2017 Kenworth T440 recalls and problems
The 2017 Kenworth T440 has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Kenworth dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2017 Kenworth T440 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2017 Kenworth T440 recalls
Recall 24V-145: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2009-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2014-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Additional owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 24KWD.
Recall 16V-803: Tires
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth K370, T270, T370, T440, T660, T800 trucks manufactured February 2, 2016, to October 13, 2016, and Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 367, 389, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured March 7, 2016, to October 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Goodyear LHS Load Range G tires, size 295/75R22.5 G399A, that due to incomplete adhesion, have a tire tread that may partially separate.
Risk: A partial tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Goodyear will notify the owners of the affected Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles and Goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. To find a Goodyear dealer, owners should contact Goodyear Consumer Relations at 1-800-592-3267. Consumers may also contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 1016G (PB) (Peterbilt), and 16KWC (Kenworth).
Other Kenworth T440 years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Kenworth T440 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Kenworth T440: 24V-145 (service brakes, air), 16V-803 (tires). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Kenworth recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kenworth dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.