Kenworth T680 brakes problems
28 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
75 owner complaints analyzed
60 distinct recall campaigns
254,364 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 to 2027 model years. Data snapshot: . 49 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
28 of 75 complaints match this topic (37.3%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10958529 · 2017-03-03 (March 3, 2017)
THIS TRUCK IS A MISBUILD FROM THE FACTORY ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM PLUMBING. I AM CONCERNED OTHER UNITS MAY ALSO HAVE BEEN BUILT WRONG. THE TRACTION CONTROL LOCKS UP THE FRONT DRIVE AXLE BRAKES WHEN THE TRUCK SPINS A TIRE AND KILLS THE ENGINE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE DIFFERENTIAL AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE IDENTIFIED THAT THE SERVICE BRAKE AIR LINES ARE HOOKED UP INCORRECTLY FROM THE FACTORY, NOT GOING THROUGH THE ABS MODULATOR VALVE. THIS ALLOWS FULL BRAKE APPLICATION TO THE FRONT DRIVE AXLE SERVICE BRAKES WHEN THE TRACTION C…
Owner-reported narrative. 65,547 miles reported. Look up ODI 10958529 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11450487 · 2022-02-04 (February 4, 2022)
This Truck Was Park. The Paccar Engine MX13 and Chassis Harness from the Driver Side Shortaged, causing a Fire in the back of the engine and ABS Harness under the Steering Shaft. Plástic and Rubber wire insulation Melted with the fire causing it to drip on top of the water seperator cap which resulted in a fuel flame that caused even more damage throughought the outstanding components. This problem could've resulted in total loss of the unit.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11450487 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11110397 · 2018-07-09 (July 9, 2018)
DRIVER DRIVING DOWN FLAT HYWAY NEAR EASTON PA RIGHT FRONT DRIVE AXLE BRAKES STARTED ON FIRE CAUSE THOUGHT TO BE HALDEX BRAKE CHAMBER SINCE HAVING SO MANY FAIL FAILURES OF THIS GOLD SEAL CHAMBER AND CAUSING FIRES, TOTAL LOSS OF BOTH TRUCK AND TRAILER, DRIVER CONFIRMED RIGHT FRONT HEEL END ON FIRE AND COULD NOT GET IT PUT OUT DUE TO ALL THE HEAT
Owner-reported narrative. 348,455 miles reported. Look up ODI 11110397 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10884200 · 2016-07-12 (July 12, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KENWORTH T680. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEEL DRUM FROM THE TIRE FRACTURED IN PIECES WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEEL PLATE DRUM WAS NOT WELDED CORRECTLY. THE STEEL PLATE DRUM WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10884200 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11062559 · 2018-01-13 (January 13, 2018)
HAVE SOMEONE REMOTELY HACKING INTO ECM BOARD TURNING OFF THINGS ON TRUCKS HAD FREIGHTLINER YEARS BACK THEY KEPT REMOTELY SHUTTING OFF OPT IDLE AN JAKE BRAKE HAD INTERNATIONAL IN 2014 THEY THREW ON TRAILER BRAKES TRYING TO WRECK TRUCK STRAIGHTENED OUT THEN THEY DID AGAIN IN SNOW STORM? ON I-80 IN IOWA *BF *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 319,220 miles reported. Look up ODI 11062559 at NHTSA ↗