# Service bulletin 51\-017

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10254170
- Published by NHTSA: 2024\-05\-04
- Manufacturer's number: 51\-017
- Manufacturer's date: 2024\-04\-26
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

Certain Kenworth T180/T280/T380/T480 trucks may have mis\-pinned wires for the Bluetooth system which may cause the Bluetooth to not function properly when the driver tries to make/receive a call.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10254170-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10254170-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system, Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2024 KENWORTH T180
- 2024 KENWORTH T280
- 2024 KENWORTH T380
- 2024 KENWORTH T480

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [25V041000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V041000.md), 2025-01-29: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- [24V915000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V915000.md), 2024-12-09: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [43\-080](/bulletins/11033918.md), 2026-06-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "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."
- [R2601](/bulletins/11033387.md), 2026-06-04, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Updated primary and/or secondary chassis modules for certain pre\-production Kenworth chassis are now available for installation.
- [02\-177](/bulletins/11033351.md), 2026-06-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Troubleshooting procedures for 2.1m cab power windows are now available.
- [24PBE\_KWE](/bulletins/11029738.md), 2026-03-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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](/bulletins/11028318.md), 2026-02-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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](/bulletins/11028308.md), 2026-02-05, Warranty extension: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 24PBE\_24KWE RH Shift Stalk Update Warranty section has been updated with revised verbiage for picture requirements.
- [24PBE/KWE](/bulletins/11027063.md), 2026-01-06, Warranty extension: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
- [25KWB/25PBB](/bulletins/11027057.md), 2026-01-06, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A new Recommended Repair has been added. It must be used if safety recall 25PACF is performed prior to or at the same time as this repair since the 25PACF remedy also satisfies this safety recall.
- [24KWE](/bulletins/11026414.md), 2025-12-05, Service campaign: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. 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.
- [25KWB](/bulletins/11016469.md), 2025-04-04, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Safety Recall Updated software and repair procedures are now available. The Exterior Lighting Switch \(ELS\) in certain T180/T280/T380/T480 chassis may not function and can be reset only by a key cycle. This issue may result in non\-compliance with FMVSS/CMVSS 101 and 108. Affected chassis must have the Vehicle Software updated.

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