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Open recalls on record

  • 2026-09-11 Recall Western Star 4900
    NHTSA 11V207000 (ENGINE): Cat C15 combustion-tube weld may burn through — fire risk (MY2008–2010)
  • 2026-09-11 Recall Kenworth T600
    NHTSA 11V203000 / 07V279000 / 05V570000 / 08V487000 (ENGINE / ENGINE:DIESEL)
  • 2026-09-11 Recall Caterpillar C15
    NHTSA 11V207000 (ENGINE): C15 combustion-tube weld may burn through — fire (Cat 11E-006)
  • 2026-09-11 Recall Detroit DD13
    NHTSA 11V287000 / 10V339000 (FUEL PUMP): DD13/DD15 Bosch high-pressure fuel pump crack — fuel leak

Latest verifications & additions

  • 2026-09-14 Cummins X15
    High-pressure fuel pump (CM2250/CM2350) is the X15's headline failure, with owners paying roughly $3,000 plus labor and a recommended 300k-400k mile replacement interval. Inspect fuel pump history and mileage before buying.
  • 2026-09-14 Detroit DD15
    Recurring EGR cooler cracking and turbo cartridge seal failures show up on DD15s past 700k miles, with one verified $400 coolant reservoir fix. Inspect the EGR/turbo/coolant history before buying.
  • 2026-09-11 Freightliner Cascadia
    Used pricing varies; see sources. Biggest documented cost risk: the fuel pump, the most common complaint across model years. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-11 Kenworth T680
    One observed listing at $12,000, a thin comp set. Biggest documented cost risk: the fuel pump, the most common complaint. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-11 Peterbilt 579
    One observed listing at $9,000, a thin comp set. Biggest documented cost risk: the fuel pump, the most common complaint. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-11 Peterbilt 389
    Used Peterbilt 389: $79,950–$149,950 observed used across 15 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: roadside coolant leaks and injectors at about $1,000 each. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-11 Volvo VNL 760
    Used Volvo VNL 760: $54,999–$74,950 observed used across 3 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: EGR system, Full engine. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-11 International LT
    Used International LT: $39,950–$101,500 observed used across 3 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: the fuel pump, the most common X15 complaint. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-11 International ProStar
    Used International ProStar: $16,950–$70,904 observed used across 15 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: a possible full ISX rebuild and an active oil pan leak. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-11 Mack Anthem
    Used pricing varies; see sources. Biggest documented cost risk: turbo and actuator failure with DPF fouling. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-11 Mack Pinnacle
    The MP8's known money pits are the injector cups and the aftertreatment: a full injector cup job runs $1,500–$2,500, camshaft work $4,000–$7,000, and a full aftertreatment replacement can top $5,000. Check for cup-seal coolant leaks and regen/NOx faults before buying.
  • 2026-09-11 Western Star 49X
    Used Western Star 49X: $82,250–$119,900 observed used across 3 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: repeat dealer repairs on 2022 units and the DD15 EGR valve and cooler. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-11 Kenworth T660
    Used Kenworth T660: $22,900–$69,950 observed used across 4 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: injectors at about $1,000 each and loss of power. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-11 Volvo VNL 670
    Used Volvo VNL 670: $4,900–$39,900 observed used across 6 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: Crankcase pressure sensor, EGR system. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-11 International LoneStar
    Used International LoneStar: $31,000–$139,900 observed used across 3 listings. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-11 Paccar MX-13
    A capable Paccar engine, but the emissions hardware is where the money goes: budget an EGR cooler at $2,200–$2,800, a turbocharger at $3,500–$4,500 (incl. labor), and an eventual DPF replacement at $4,000–$6,000, with injectors $400–$800 each. Inspect the aftertreatment and injector history before buying.
  • 2026-09-11 Kenworth W990
    Documented failure points and real market prices for the Kenworth W990, sourced and dated.
  • 2026-09-11 Peterbilt 567
    Documented failure points and real market prices for the Peterbilt 567, sourced and dated.
  • 2026-09-11 Volvo VNR
    Documented failure points and real market prices for the Volvo VNR, sourced and dated.
  • 2026-09-11 International RH Series
    Documented failure points and real market prices for the International RH Series, sourced and dated.
  • 2026-09-11 Mack Granite
    Documented failure points and real market prices for the Mack Granite, sourced and dated.
  • 2026-09-11 Kenworth T880
    Documented failure points and real market prices for the Kenworth T880, sourced and dated.
  • 2026-09-11 Peterbilt 379
    Documented failure points and real market prices for the Peterbilt 379, sourced and dated.
  • 2026-09-11 Peterbilt 348
    Documented failure points and real market prices for the Peterbilt 348, sourced and dated. Note: no 348-specific failure documentation exists publicly; the risks below are drawn from a Kenworth T880 vocational-duty guide (a PACCAR-sibling vocational chassis) and are disclosed as a cross-model proxy, not confirmed 348-specific.
  • 2026-09-11 Kenworth W900
    $59,950–$209,950 observed used across 6 comps, and price tracks mileage. High-mile (455k–655k) trucks land $89k–$175k, low-mile late units $175k–$230k. The W900 shell is sold across many engine specs, so buy on the specific engine (ISX15 / legacy C15) and driveline, not the badge.
  • 2026-09-11 Freightliner M2 106
    Documented failure points and real market prices for the Freightliner M2 106, sourced and dated.
  • 2026-09-11 International DuraStar
    Documented failure points and real market prices for the International DuraStar, sourced and dated.
  • 2026-09-11 Kenworth T370
    Documented failure points and real market prices for the Kenworth T370, sourced and dated.
  • 2026-09-11 Western Star 4700
    Documented failure points and real market prices for the Western Star 4700, sourced and dated.
  • 2026-09-11 Freightliner 114SD
    Documented failure points and real market prices for the Freightliner 114SD, sourced and dated.
  • 2026-09-11 International HX Series
    Documented failure points and real market prices for the International HX Series, sourced and dated.
  • 2026-09-11 Kenworth T800
    Documented failure points and real market prices for the Kenworth T800.
  • 2026-09-11 Freightliner Columbia
    Documented failure points (component-level, see note) and real market prices for the Freightliner Columbia. Note: no Columbia-specific failure documentation exists publicly; the risks below are documented failures of components commonly spec'd in Columbias (Eaton Fuller transmission, Meritor axles, Haldex ABS), disclosed as component-level evidence rather than model-specific.
  • 2026-09-11 Recall Western Star 4900
    NHTSA 11V207000 (ENGINE): Cat C15 combustion-tube weld may burn through — fire risk (MY2008–2010)
  • 2026-09-11 Recall Kenworth T600
    NHTSA 11V203000 / 07V279000 / 05V570000 / 08V487000 (ENGINE / ENGINE:DIESEL)
  • 2026-09-11 Recall Caterpillar C15
    NHTSA 11V207000 (ENGINE): C15 combustion-tube weld may burn through — fire (Cat 11E-006)
  • 2026-09-11 Recall Detroit DD13
    NHTSA 11V287000 / 10V339000 (FUEL PUMP): DD13/DD15 Bosch high-pressure fuel pump crack — fuel leak
  • 2026-09-10 What a DOT Inspection Actually Checks (and Why a Truck That Can’t Pass Isn’t a Deal)
    A used Class 8 truck cannot legally be run unless it passed a DOT periodic inspection in the last 12 months. What Appendix A actually rejects, and why "needs a little work" can mean out-of-service. The federal standard, quoted.
  • 2026-09-06 The California Wall: What the 2010-Engine Rule Means for Every Used Truck You Are Considering
    California denies registration to diesel trucks over 14,000 lbs GVWR without a 2010-or-newer engine, and its new Clean Truck Check reaches out-of-state trucks too. What that does to pre-emissions truck values, verified from CARB's own pages.
  • 2026-09-06 Freightliner M2 106 vs International DuraStar: The $10K Price Gap Has an Engine-Shaped Reason
    The two most common used medium-duty work trucks in America, compared on documented failure modes and real dealer prices. The DuraStar is cheaper, and the MaxxForce engine is a big part of why.
  • 2026-09-06 Kenworth T800 vs T880: The Old Legend, the New Standard, and the Emissions Line Between Them
    The T880 replaced the T800 as Kenworth's vocational workhorse. Used buyers are really choosing between pre-emissions CAT iron and the modern DPF era. Our verified prices and failure data, side by side.
  • 2026-09-05 Is There a Blue Book for Semi Trucks? The Honest Answer
    No free KBB-style lookup exists for Class 8 trucks. Every real valuation guide is a paid professional subscription. Here is what actually exists, what RigDig really is, and what a regular buyer can use instead.
  • 2026-09-05 Peterbilt 379 vs 389: The Classic Costs Half as Much, Here Is What You Give Up
    A used 379 runs roughly half the price of a used 389 on our own observed listings. The gap is not random: it is the difference between a legacy engine platform and a modern emissions-era one.
  • 2026-09-02 Mack MP8 Problems: Mileage Windows, Repair Prices, and the Derate That Ends at 5 MPH
    The MP8 powers most used Mack Pinnacles and many Anthems. Its documented failure points come with mileage windows and dollar figures, which turns a used-truck gamble into arithmetic.
  • 2026-09-01 Paccar MX-13 Problems: The Four Failures That Show Up, and When
    The MX-13 powers a huge share of used Kenworths and Peterbilts. Its documented failure points come with mileage windows and repair prices, which makes a used-truck inspection much less of a coin flip.
  • 2026-09-01 Used Kenworth T680 vs Freightliner Cascadia: The Badge Matters Less Than the Engine
    Comparing a used T680 against a used Cascadia? Most of your risk is decided by which engine is under the hood, not which badge is on the grille. Here is what our evidence records actually show.
  • 2026-08-22 Your First Truck: The Owner-Operator Buying Framework
    The math that separates a good deal from a disaster. Engine family, rebuild cost if it comes due, and the margin you need to carry the risk.
  • 2026-08-22 Idle Hours: The Meter That Tells You How the Truck Lived
    What idle time does to a diesel engine, what the mechanics in our record actually said about it, and why anyone quoting you a safe idle percentage is making it up.
  • 2026-08-22 500k Miles Is Not a Number: Records Beat Odometers
    The documented failures on these engines trace to deferred service, not to mileage. Which means the paperwork is the asset you are buying, and the odometer is a distraction.
  • 2026-08-22 Oil Analysis for Buyers: What It Catches, and What Nobody Will Quote You
    An oil sample catches the one failure that kills engines quietly. But our own 100-video mechanic corpus never once mentions it, and that gap is worth understanding before you spend money on the test.
  • 2026-08-22 Ten Walk-Away Signs at a Truck Inspection
    Signals that tell you the truck you're looking at is about to cost you more than you can afford. When the evidence says no, even if you want to say yes.
  • 2026-08-21 Used ISX15/X15 Trucks: The Fuel-Pump Years, Rebuild Math, and What to Check
    Which Cummins years carry the ceramic-plunger fuel pump risk, what a rebuild actually costs in parts, and the pre-purchase checks that protect your livelihood.
  • 2026-08-21 DD15 vs X15: Two Failure Signatures, One Cascadia
    The Detroit DD15 and Cummins X15 sit in the same frame and fail in different directions. What each one actually does wrong, what is priced, and what nobody can price yet.
  • 2026-08-21 International A26: One Injector, a Bank of Misfire Codes, and a Reliability Claim With No Source
    A multi-cylinder misfire on an A26 traced back to a single failed injector. That diagnostic is the strongest A26 evidence we have. The million-mile reliability claim has none.
  • 2026-08-21 Mack MP8 and the Anthem: What a $9,136 Turbo Breakdown Actually Costs
    An owner filmed every line of a turbo, actuator, and DPF failure on his Anthem. The mechanical work was barely two-thirds of the bill. Here is the rest of it, the market pricing, and what to check.
  • 2026-08-21 PACCAR MX-13: What the Evidence Actually Shows (And What It Doesn't)
    The MX-13 powers Kenworths and Peterbilts, but the public failure record is nearly empty. Here is the one documented breakdown we have, and why most MX-13 numbers you will find online are not MX-13 numbers.
  • 2026-08-21 Volvo D13 and I-Shift: The 500K-Mile Bill, and the One That Ran $34,090
    The D13 spends most of its life costing steady, predictable money around 500K miles. Then there is the failure that does not. What breaks, what one full overhaul actually invoiced, and what to inspect.
  • 2026-08-21 Cascadia vs T680 vs 579: You Are Not Shopping Engines
    Three chassis that can all carry the same Cummins X15. What our evidence supports about the comparison, and the large parts of it we cannot price.
  • 2026-08-21 What Aftertreatment Repair Actually Costs (And What Nobody Can Price)
    EGR, DPF and SCR generate the most complaints in our record set. Here are the repair figures we can source, the one complete invoice we have, and the numbers we refuse to make up.
  • 2026-08-21 Deleted Trucks: What Our Evidence Shows, and What We Will Not Guess At
    Why owner-operators delete emissions systems, what a working mechanic says about it on camera, and the practical traps a deleted truck hands the next buyer.
  • 2026-08-21 Pulling Fault Codes Before You Pay: What the Readout Actually Looks Like
    Heavy trucks do not report codes the way cars do. What an SPN and FMI readout is, what stored codes tell you that the dash light does not, and the documented case where the code was worse than the problem.
  • 2026-08-21 In-Frame Rebuild Costs: Kit Prices vs Shop Invoices
    What rebuild kits actually cost, what one documented in-frame add-on ran, and what a $34,090.58 dealer invoice was really for.
  • 2026-08-21 Glider Kits: What Our Record Actually Contains (Which Is Not Much)
    What a glider kit is, what our evidence set does and does not document about them, and why the glider question shows up as a pricing problem long before it shows up as a regulatory one.
  • 2026-08-21 ISX15 Years to Avoid: The Fuel-Pump Window Explained
    Ceramic-plunger fuel pumps from 2010, fixed around 2016-17. What the evidence actually supports, what it does not, and how to price the repair.
  • 2026-08-21 The Pre-Purchase Inspection: What Our Evidence Says to Check
    The checks that actually appear in our documented failure record, the walk-away signals mechanics state flatly on camera, and the parts of a truck inspection we cannot put a price on.
  • 2026-08-21 Sleeper vs Day Cab: What the Listings Actually Show
    The sleeper resale premium is quoted everywhere and sourced nowhere. What our price data supports, and the decision that actually matters.
  • 2026-08-21 The W900 Premium: We Went Looking for It and Could Not Find It
    Everyone says a used W900 costs more than a T680 with the same engine. Here is what our price data actually shows, and what it does not.
  • 2026-08-19 Freightliner Coronado
    Used pricing varies; see sources. Biggest documented cost risk: 2012 Coronado, "eng controller no response" dash warning. Buy only after inspection.