NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2021–2025 Kenworth T680 and 2 more recall: High Voltage Failure Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
- Recall number
- 25V181000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 238
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
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 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.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
25PBC and 25KWC
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V181000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.