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Service bulletins for the 2016 Kenworth T880

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.

60 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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32-0132020-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information Only: The AutoStart System Test does not recognize the hood opening and closing when running the test on a model 579 or 567 chassis equipped with a VECU software version 9.8 and 9.9. The issue will be fixed on a future VECU software update. This bulletin will be updated when the resolution is available.
03-0712020-01-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Information Only - Vehicles built with NAMUX software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer. The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one of the included procedures.
43-0632020-01-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Emissions Campaign – The Engine Overspeed lamp may illuminate during a smoke opacity test. A software update is available to resolve the issue.
01-0712019-12-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Fix-As-Fail The evaporator core may crack in vehicles with the ISX-15 engine. An improved suction line has been released that removes stress transferred to the evaporator core.
01-0752019-12-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
TIB43-0622019-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Information Only – This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP).
42-0562019-09-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Fix-As-Fail -“ Composite fittings used in the cooling system may crack, resulting in coolant leaks. Brass fittings are available to replace the composite fittings.
42-0582019-09-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Fix-As-Fail: Two separate causes have been identified as root cause of intermittent low coolant indicator illumination.
01-0732019-09-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Fix as Fail HVAC system may demonstrate inadequate temperature control, be stuck in defrost mode, or have intermittent changes in fan speed that can be remedied with an updated HVAC software.
03-0702019-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Fix as Fail: Vehicles built 11/30/15 to 7/18/16 may display an error message in the Service Advised display after updating CECU software.
34-0772019-05-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
34-0642019-03-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Non-Safety Campaign: Vehicles may have a fuse installed in the PDC (Power Distribution Center) in a location unable to support the amperage.
34-0722019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Information: J1939 CAN BUS Best Practices
43-0562018-08-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Non-Safety Campaign- Incorrect GHG emissions identifier label for the tire classification listed on printed label.
03-0622018-08-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Fix-As-Fail: Bendix Wingman radars with ice/snow buildup on the optional PACCAR radar cover may experience false warnings and mild brake applications from the Wingman System.
43-0562018-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES. Non-Safety Campaign- Incorrect GHG emissions identifier label for the tire classification listed on printed label.
03-0622018-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Fix-As-Fail: Bendix Wingman radars with ice/snow buildup on the optional PACCAR radar cover may experience false warnings and mild brake applications from the Wingman System.
32-0102018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information only - Customer installed inverters may be wired incorrectly.
63-0082018-05-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Non-Safety Campaign - OBD modem is unable to communicate to telematics systems.
TT81362018-04-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Tip for technicians to avoid a conflict with the engine controller when re-programming the transmission
18-0082018-02-12. Service bulletin. WHEELS:HUB; WHEELS. Fix-As-Fail ? There is an updated plug to fix leaking steer axle hubcaps.
7-172018-02-12. Service bulletin. WHEELS:HUB; WHEELS. Fix-As-Fail ? There is an updated plug to fix leaking steer axle hubcaps.
26-0292017-12-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Fix-As-Fail - A U1548 fault code is present in the DAVIE log file, with no fault lamp illuminated or other obvious symptoms.
510122017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Fix-as-Fail: CECU3 software P30-1011-139 software has been released. This software update is not mandatory. This software requires MY2017 PCC software when installed on MY2015/2016 vehicles equipped with PCC.
34-0602017-10-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; TRAILER HITCHES. Non Safety Campaign: The circuit for the Trailer Hotline/Trailer Power may not be properly protected on Model T680/T880 vehicles equipped with this option.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.