Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T680 2021–2025
- Peterbilt 520 2022–2025
- Peterbilt 579 2022–2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V181000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 24, 2025
- Owners notified
- May 13, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 238
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 1, 2021 to Sep 25, 2024
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Seat belts Oct 14, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Seats Aug 21, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Jul 27, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Service brakes, air Jul 8, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting Jun 26, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Dec 9, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.