2020 Kenworth T480 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2020 Kenworth T480. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2020 Kenworth T480
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, air
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, 2020-2024 Peterbilt 548, 536, 2024 Peterbilt 537, and 2020-2024 Kenworth T480 trucks. The timing of the trailer brake release may be delayed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121,…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fittings and hoses in the affected valves, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2020 Kenworth T480. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Kenworth T480 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kenworth T480 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kenworth T480 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Kenworth T480 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 Kenworth T480 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 Kenworth T480 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 Kenworth T480 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 Kenworth T480 | 8 | 0 |
| 2026 Kenworth T480 | 2 | 0 |
| 2027 Kenworth T480 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2020 Kenworth T480
How do I know if my 2020 Kenworth T480 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2020 Kenworth T480; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kenworth dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V661000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.