Vehicle report

2021 KENWORTH T680

Service bulletins

65 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

24KWL/PBL

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The verbiage in the Introduction section has been updated.

43-088

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The procedure has been updated to include additional steps for verifying the software level on the vehicle electronic control unit (VECU2) and digital display (DD). Steps have also been added to the PACCAR Common Rail Injection 2 (PCI2) software verification.

41-029

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Incorrect air filters may be inadvertently installed in certain chassis equipped with under-hood Donaldson air filter housings.

E316

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The Condition, Chassis Affected, Service Action, Warranty, and Procedure sections have been updated to include the latest prognostics bulletin verbiage.

CE030

Warranty Program/Extension

KW & PB 14 fuel injector part numbers (seven for MX-11 and seven for MX-13 engines) have been added to this warranty policy.

E311

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The PACCAR Powertrain Prognostics Webcast video link has been removed. It will be included with updated information at a later date.

43-080

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

KW: A new recommended repair has been added to verify the software level and close the campaign in SIR.The repair procedure has been updated with additional note boxes for clear instructions. PB: The repair procedure has been updated with additional note boxes for clear instructions.

02-177

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Troubleshooting procedures for 2.1m cab power windows are now available.

41-024

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Procedures have been updated to include additional truck models in the service intervals table.

42-064

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fix-as-Fail On certain Kenworth T680 chassis equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines, wiring to the Horton LCX230 crank-mounted fan drive may experience a short due to chafing or water ingress, affecting fan drive operation.

45-070

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The attached procedures document has been updated with more detail and explanations. This is not a stand-alone procedure. Cummins Quickserve troubleshooting will specify the use of these procedures while troubleshooting specific fault codes.

14-034

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Bogie Crossmember Torque Value Update - Procedure has been updated to correct torque values.

E326

Emissions

EPA17-24 MX Fuel Injector Connector - This bulletin has been revised to include all EPA17-24 and CARB24 PACCAR MX engines.

01-090

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Bulletin Update 03/02/2026 - A Meritor OnTrac case submission is required prior to repairs being completed. Failure to do so may result in warranty claim denial. See the procedure section for more details.

E335

Emissions

Expiration Date Format Update - Certain EPA21 compliant PACCAR MX-13 engines were built with intake valve springs that could fail. This failure can cause significant damage to the engine. New intake valve springs will be installed.

24PBE_KWE

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The Parts section has been updated to clarify that freight charges for safety recall orders should not be passed on to the end customer.

24KWE / 24PBE

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The right-hand shift stalk may have an improper wire harness terminal crimp within the wire harness connector. Loss of communication between the right-hand shift stalk and the vehicle may result in the vehicle being disabled after it comes to a stop, thereby increasing the risk of crash or injury. A warning will appear on the dash display when communication is lost, including transmission or engine warnings, “!” next to DNR/DNRP indicator, “-“ in the DNR/DNRP indicator, and/or chimes, depending upon whether you are operating a diesel/gas or battery electric vehicle.

24PBE_24KWE

Warranty Program/Extension

24PBE_24KWE RH Shift Stalk Update Warranty section has been updated with revised verbiage for picture requirements.

43-076

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Certain vehicle model years 2020-2025 K270, K370, T270, T280, T370, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900 chassis have updated Greenhouse Gas (GHG) labels available for installation.

24KWE/24PBE

Emissions

The parts section has been updated for clarity. The right-hand shift stalk may have an improper wire harness terminal crimp within the wire harness connector. Loss of communication between the right-hand shift stalk and the vehicle may result in the vehicle being disabled after it comes to a stop, thereby increasing the risk of crash or injury. A warning will appear on the dash display when communication is lost, including transmission or engine warnings, “!” next to DNR/DNRP indicator, “-“ in the DNR/DNRP indicator, and/or chimes, depending upon whether you are operating a diesel/gas or battery electric vehicle.

24PBE/KWE

Warranty Program/Extension

The right-hand shift stalk may have an improper wire harness terminal crimp within the wire harness connector. Loss of communication between the right-hand shift stalk and the vehicle may result in the vehicle being disabled after it comes to a stop, thereby increasing the risk of crash or injury. A warning will appear on the dash display when communication is lost, including transmission or engine warnings, “!” next to DNR/DNRP indicator, “-“ in the DNR/DNRP indicator, and/or chimes, depending upon whether you are operating a diesel/gas or battery electric vehicle.

24KWE

Service Campaign

The right-hand shift stalk may have an improper wire harness terminal crimp within the wire harness connector. Loss of communication between the right-hand shift stalk and the vehicle may result in the vehicle being disabled after it comes to a stop, thereby increasing the risk of crash or injury. A warning will appear on the dash display when communication is lost, including transmission or engine warnings, “!” next to DNR/DNRP indicator, “-“ in the DNR/DNRP indicator, and/or chimes, depending upon whether you are operating a diesel/gas or battery electric vehicle.

24KWD

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SAFETY RECALL Additional chassis have been included. The chassis list has been updated. Certain T370 / T440 / T470 / T480 / T660 / T680 / T800 / T880 / W900 / C500 chassis may be equipped with air tank reservoirs that have less than twelve times the combined volume of all service brake chambers which fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.121, Air Brake Systems.

25WC/PBC - KW

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Safety Recall Certain Kenworth T680E Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) chassis equipped with certain Accelera High VoltageInterlock Loop (HVIL) circuit configurations may experience a sudden loss of high voltage power with unintended opening of electrical contractors, which may occur without warning. This can result in a loss ofpropulsion and may increase the risk of a crash. Software version verification, along with the installation of an upgraded circuit overlay harness kit, is required to address this issue.

25KWC

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Safety Recall – Interim Notification Certain Kenworth T680E Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) chassis equipped with certain Accelera High VoltageInterlock Loop (HVIL) circuit configurations may experience a sudden loss of high voltage power with unintended opening of electrical contractors, which may occur without warning. This can result in a loss of propulsion and may increase the risk of a crash. This bulletin will be updated when parts and procedures are available.

04-024

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Campaign Certain T680 Next Gen fairings may have a loose or missing bushing that allows the rear partial fairing to rattle during operation. Parts and procedures are available to replace the pin on the fairing (both sides) with a bolt/spacer combination to reduce fairing rattle.

46-010

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A software update is available for T680E Battery Electric Vehicles. This software update corrects certain issues with odometer and cold weather operation.

E306

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PACCAR MX-11 & MX-13 EPA2021 Fuel Filter Drain & Change Info Incorrect fuel filter drain and replacement procedures on EPA21 MX-11 and MX-13 engines can result in the following Debris and contaminants introduced into the high-pressure fuel system. Denial of warranty claims for injector and/or fuel system faults. Misfire, rough running, engine knock, and other associated faults and symptoms. Correct fuel filter procedures are outlined in attached service documentation.

36-008

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Certain T680 Next Gen pre-production chassis are eligible to receive production-level software, dash switches, and driver information displays.

04-022

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Replacement fuel bezels are available for T680 Next Gen fairings. New bezels have updated attachments to prevent the bezel from becoming loose.

45-065

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Certain T680 Next Gen Cummins X15 have fan hub bracket hardware that is under torqued and could become loose and/or fail. Procedures are available to replace and properly torque the hardware.

46-003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

There is currently a repair procedure available for T680E and T880E chassis that will address issues caused by the previous BEV2 R5.00_002 software update. This repair involves replacement of the Bendix ABS control module with an updated version and a software update to R5.00_003.

E290

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FIX-AS-FAIL Updated procedures and claim filing information. EPA2021 injector cleaning is referenced in RMI for certain injector faults. Complete the procedures in E290. Refer to E300 for in-tank additive information

43-072

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Certain chassis with Engine Model Year 2016-2021 PACCAR MX-11/MX-13, or EPA13 and EPA21 Cummins ISX12/ISX15/X15 engines that had a previously failed DEF sensor and with DEF sensor software disabled due to industry DEF sensor shortages will now be able to receive a replacement DEF sensor, DEF tank heater coolant control valve, and re-enabled DEF diagnostic software. Please note that chassis equipped with PACCAR PX engines will be eligible for this repair at a future date when software is available.

02-176

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

T680 NextGen A-pillar fairing adhesive is not properly securing the fairing to the A-pillar. Procedures are available to apply new adhesive to the A-Pillar fairing.

E300

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PACCAR will reimburse customers for the local purchase of in-tank fuel additive for EPA2021 compliant MX engines. This is a one-time reimbursement. Only customers who have received E290 injector cleaning qualify for this reimbursement. See bulletin for limits and purchase tracking requirements.

03-087 (E295)

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Certain Model Year 2021-2024 chassis with PACCAR MX engines and optional fuel filter restriction virtual gauge may display incorrect restriction levels. The virtual gauge will be temporarily disabled until a revised sensor strategy is developed.

E303

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This campaign is the final opportunity to replace the oil filter screw cap to reduce occurrences of broken bypass valve tabs. Broken oil valve tabs can cause oil flow obstruction to critical engine parts, resulting in serious engine damage. Customers that do not receive this repair may be responsible for progressive engine damage caused by broken oil bypass valve tabs.

41-023

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Certain T680 NextGen air filter elements that may have been damaged due to excessive vibration were replaced without inspecting the air intake system for dust intrusion. Those vehicles must be inspected to assess possible progressive damage."

45-064

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Info Only - PACCAR is introducing Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates for engine MY17 and newer chassis equipped with Cummins X15, X12, ISX12, ISX12N, L9N, PX-7, and PX-9 engines The technology will leverage the existing Remote Diagnostic cs hardware to deliver secure software updates remotely. This will reduce downtime and save on maintenance costs for eligible vehicles.

E296

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Kenworth is providing guidance for PACCAR MX Engine Composite Oil Pan leak troubleshooting to avoid over-repairs and to provide warrantable repair guidance. Oil leaks, if not repaired, can lead to severe engine damage.

42-060

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fix As Fail - Certain chassis, equipped with an RCX230 Horton fan clutch and a Cummins X15 or ISX12N engine, are experiencing an adapter harness failure. This failure causes the fan to remain activated while the truck is in operation and may result in a check engine light and diagnostic trouble codes.

22KWB

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Safety Recall – Interim Notification - The Dana D-Series front axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steer arm to the steering knuckle may fail, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Repair information will be added when a repair procedure and parts are available.

E286

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine Model Year 2021B and later PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 Fuel Injector Adjustment During First C Service

98-020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

nformation Only – New Level 1 required tools are available to support MY21B MX engines.

51-013

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Due to major data carriers phasing out 3G networks, chassis currently utilizing first generation Peoplenet Mobile Gateway (PMG001) will experience severe 3G service degradation as early as January of 2022. Chassis currently utilizing 3G antennas as a primary antenna may experience this degradation

E282

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information Only: Due to differences between the PACCAR MX-11 or MX-13 2021A and 2021B engines, technicians must be able to identify which of these engines are in a chassis.

E280

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Non-Safety Campaign: Certain DC tools were incorrectly calibrated. The resulting torque issue could affect the EPA21 MX-11 and MX-13 Oil Pan and/or the Exhaust Manifold.

43-071

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fix-As-Fail – Due to undersupply issues, only a limited supply of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors are available. As a temporary solution, after PACCAR confirms a DEF sensor is not available, a temporary software update will allow a vehicle to continue operation with a failed DEF sensor by disabling the DEF sensor diagnostics.

02-168

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information Only - Rear axle Quarter Fenders with less than two inches of clearance between the top of the quarter fender and the bottom of the trailer/equipment are susceptible to damage. The lack of clearance could result in cracked/broken quarter fenders or complete separation if undetected or un-remedied. ​

21-KWE

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Safety Recall – Interim Notification - Certain Mahle HVAC control heads may have a soldering defect which may result in inoperative HVAC controls. Inoperative HVAC defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of an accident. This bulletin will be updated when parts become available.

43-069

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A DPF regeneration two-position switch parameter is causing inhibited DPF regeneration. A parameter update, via Cummins Insite, restores proper DPF regeneration function.

02-163

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Non-Safety Campaign - A vinyl camouflage wrap was applied to T680 NextGen built during the pre-production phase of the product launch. The wrap can now be removed.

21KWD

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information Only – C hassis equipped with MY2021 B EPA emission s standards will be shipped through atleast the end of the 2021 calendar year without particulate matter (PM) sensors installed .

32-017

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Non-Safety Campaign – The batteries may drain quickly due to the VECU not going to sleep. Updated VECU software is available to resolve the issue.

32-018

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Non-Safety Campaign – Chassis with the City Horn option may generate unexpected alerts. A VECU software update is available to resolve the issue.

02-160

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.

E275

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Non-Safety Campaign - Vehicles included in Model Year 2021 Pre-Production Engine program have an Emissions Exemption label that must be replaced. The current Emissions Exemption label will expire on 12/31/2020 and requires a new label to extend the exempt

26-037

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fix-As-Fail - Prior versions of Eaton Endurant transmission software may be prone to setting Linear Clutch Actuator (LCA) fault codes leading to possible LCA hardware replacement.

32-014

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fix-As-Fail – The Battery Management System (BMS) may report the incorrect battery condition. Additional diagnostics are available to correctly determine and repair the root cause of the issue.

32-015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.

32-016

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.

02-157

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fix-As-Fail: The seal on T680, T880, and W990 windshields may be delaminated. Replace the windshield and encapsulated seal to resolve the issue.

36-005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information Only - Driver Performance Assistance (DPA) Coasting and Braking Scores Not Incrementing, Stays at 50%. The average score will never change nor create driver assistance popups based upon driver’s actions. A future software update will resolve the issue. This bulletin will be updated when the software update becomes available.

51-008

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

T680 predictive cruise control(PCC) incompatibility with cummins engine.

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