NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025 Kenworth T180 and 8 more recall: Exterior Lighting Switch Failure/FMVSS 101 & 108
- Recall number
- 25V041000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 5378
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | T180 | 2025 |
| Kenworth | T280 | 2025–2026 |
| Kenworth | T380 | 2023–2026 |
| Kenworth | T480 | 2024–2026 |
| Peterbilt | 535 | 2025 |
| Peterbilt | 536 | 2024–2026 |
| Peterbilt | 537 | 2024–2026 |
| Peterbilt | 548 | 2024–2026 |
| Peterbilt | 567 | 2025 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 567, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, 2023-2026 Kenworth T380, 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, 2024-2026 Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 trucks. The exterior lighting switch may fail, resulting in the hazard lights and the instrument display back-light brightness adjustment not functioning. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
Inoperative hazard lights cannot alert other drivers as intended. In addition, the inability to adjust the brightness on the instrument panel display can make it difficult to see critical safety information or distract the driver. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
Dealers will update the vehicle cab controller unit (VECU) software, free of charge. Owners are advised that a non-responsive switch can be temporarily reset by a key cycle. Owner notification letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 25KWB and 25PBB.
Manufacturer campaign number
25KWB 25PBB
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V041000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.