Vehicle recall 25V181000 · March 24, 2025
Kenworth T680, Peterbilt 520 and 1 more model
The high voltage (HV) contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive power.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V181000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 24, 2025
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 25PBC and 25KWC
- Owner notification
- May 13, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 238
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Propulsion system
Vehicles covered
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