2018 Kenworth T880 technical service bulletins
76 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2018 Kenworth T880.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The new 2.1m day cab lift tools, a Level 3 mandatory tool, are now available to order.
- Replaced obsolete SRT codes with updated SRT codes.
- Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes
- An exhaust manifold slip joint seal kit is now available for EPA 2017-2024 PACCAR MX-13 engines.
- The Condition, Chassis Affected, Service Action, Warranty, and Procedure sections have been updated to...
- Updated Eaton's TAIB0885EN Bulletin link.
- The PACCAR Powertrain Prognostics Webcast video link has been removed
- Kenworth
- Troubleshooting procedures for 2.1m cab power windows are now available.
- The attached procedures document has been updated with more detail and explanations
- Bogie Crossmember Torque Value Update
- EPA17-24 mx
- CARB Chassis Update
- EPA17-24 MX-13
- Procedure pictures updated for clarity
- Safety recall
- Certain C500/T440/T470/T660/T680/T800/T880/W900 chassis may have air tank reservoirs that do not meet air...
- Emissions Recall Certain Vehicle Model Year 2017-2019 chassis equipped with EPA2017 compliant PACCAR MX-13...
- Certain chassis with Engine Model Year 2016-2021 PACCAR MX-11/MX-13, or EPA13 and EPA21 Cummins...
- E279: paccar MX-13/MX-11
- Certain Model Year 2021-2024 chassis with PACCAR MX engines and optional fuel filter restriction virtual...
- Certain Model Year 2018 PACCAR MX-11 engines may have contaminated Crankcase Pressure Sensors
- This campaign is the final opportunity to replace the oil filter screw cap to reduce occurrences of broken...
- Info Only
- Kenworth is providing guidance for PACCAR MX Engine Composite Oil Pan leak troubleshooting to avoid...
- Safety Recall â Interim Notification
- Due to major data carriers phasing out 3G networks, chassis currently utilizing first generation Peoplenet...
- Non-Safety Campaign:Â Eaton Endurant transmissions may experience premature Main Drive Gear damage due to...
- Non-Safety Campaign: Drivers of vehicles equipped with PACCAR TX-12 transmissions may experience harsh...
- Non-Safety Campaign âÃÂàVehicles with a Cummins X15 engine and Horton fan drive may set...
- Non-Safety Campaign
- Fix-As-Fail – Due to undersupply issues, only a limited supply of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors are...
- Safety Recall â Cummins Fuel Rail Leak â the federal safety agency ID: 21V391 / TC: 2021-323, Cummins...
- An engine software update is required to resolve OBD system readiness, DEF doser diagnostics, and otherOBD...
- Selected engines have been identified to receive a camshaft inspection and an update for improved camshaft...
- Non-Safety Campaign – The batteries may drain quickly due to the VECU not going to sleep
- Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate
- Non-Safety Campaign – Vehicles with PACCAR transmissions may experience transmission service lamp...
- Non-safety campaign: Vehicles equipped with an Eaton Endurant 12 speed transmission may experience...
- Fix-As-Fail
- Fix-As-Fail – The Battery Management System (BMS) may report the incorrect battery condition
- Power train
- Fix-As-Fail – The Master Switch Module (MSM) may lose dash switch memory and functionality when the...
- Fix-As-Fail
- Information Only:
- DEF tank covers may become loose and potentially crack on vehicles built before October 2019 with DEF tank...
- Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment...
- Information Only – Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed,...
- Information Only: The AutoStart System Test does not recognize the hood opening and closing when running...
- Emissions Campaign â The Engine Overspeed lamp may illuminate during a smoke opacity test
- Information Only
- Fix-As-Fail The evaporator core may crack in vehicles with the ISX-15 engine
- Information Only:
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- Fix-As-Fail
- Fix-As-Fail -Â Composite fittings used in the cooling system may crack, resulting in coolant leaks
- Fix-As-Fail: Two separate causes have been identified as root
- Fix as Fail HVAC system may demonstrate inadequate temperature control, be stuck in defrost mode, or have...
- Fix as Fail: Vehicles with Eaton Ultrashift Plus or Fuller Advantage Automated transmissions may display...
- Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
- Fix-As-Fail ? 2.1m Sunvisor clips may be cracked or broken.
- Non-Safety Campaign: Vehicles equipped with Cummins ISX12 engines may have missing line heater fuses or...
- The clutch may not shift appropriately or the clutch may not disengage due to lack of torque on the clutch...
- Non-Safety Campaign
- Information Only: SBFA T880 may have a structural failure involving only the center section of the hood,...
- Fix-As-Fail: Bendix Wingman radars with ice/snow buildup on the optional PACCAR radar cover may experience...
- Non-Safety Campaign- Incorrect GHG emissions identifier label for the tire classification listed on...
- Information only
- Tip for technicians to avoid a conflict with the engine controller when re-programming the transmission
- Fix-As-Fail ? Some vehicles may set a ?Cluster Not Detected? error message when connecting to the CECU...
- Non Safety Campaign: The circuit for the Trailer Hotline/Trailer Power may not be properly protected on...
- Fix-As-Fail: Repair for horizontal exhaust diffuser configurations with broken brackets or cracked diffuser.
- Non-Safety Campaign: The return fuel fitting on the engine provides a narrow O-ring engagement area, which...
- Fix-as-fail: an internal issue may cause some HVAC mode door actuators to fail
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