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Service bulletin 46-003

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10241500
Published by NHTSA2023-09-01
Manufacturer's number46-003
Manufacturer's date2023-08-01
NHTSA componentELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA's summary

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.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Electrical system

Vehicles listed
KENWORTH T6802021, 2022, 2023, 2024
KENWORTH T8802021, 2022, 2023, 2024
KENWORTH T880B2021 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
25V5690002025-09-02. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
25V1810002025-03-24. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
24V9150002024-12-09. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
22V7790002022-10-17. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
21V00N0002021-12-29. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
21V9060002021-11-19. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
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46-0292026-08-20. Service bulletin. When DAVIE version 26.21.2 is used to update the VECU3 to software version 3.4.46.0, the VECU3 5071 component group may display as --- after programming.
43-0892026-07-22. Service bulletin. An optional software update is expected to be available on or after 07/31/26 for chassis equipped with EPA 2024 engine model year (EMY) 2024-2026 PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines. This update provides customers with additional time to service their trucks before a DEF-related derate occurs. The software is being offered to customers in alignment with recently updated regulatory agency guidance.
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43-0802026-06-17. Service bulletin. "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."
R26012026-06-04. Service bulletin. Updated primary and/or secondary chassis modules for certain pre-production Kenworth chassis are now available for installation.
02-1772026-06-03. Service bulletin. Troubleshooting procedures for 2.1m cab power windows are now available.
E3262026-05-06. Emissions. EPA17-24 MX Fuel Injector Connector - This bulletin has been revised to include all EPA17-24 and CARB24 PACCAR MX engines.
24PBE_KWE2026-03-05. Service bulletin. The Parts section has been updated to clarify that freight charges for safety recall orders should not be passed on to the end customer.