Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 25V181000

Electrical system: propulsion system

PACCAR Incorporated filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2025-03-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V181000

Electrical system: propulsion system

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
238
Reported to NHTSA
2025-03-24
Owners notified
2025-05-13

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T680 trucks. The high voltage (HV) contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the software and replace the electrical harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 25PBC and 25KWC.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

13 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
KENWORTH T6802025 2024 2023 2022 2021
PETERBILT 5202025 2024 2023 2022
PETERBILT 5792025 2024 2023 2022

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.