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Kenworth, Peterbilt recall — Propulsion System
NHTSA · March 24, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V181000 (Kenworth, Peterbilt), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 238.
- Component: Propulsion System.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Source ID
- 25V181000
Defect
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.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | T680 | 2021 |
| Kenworth | T680 | 2022 |
| Kenworth | T680 | 2023 |
| Kenworth | T680 | 2024 |
| Kenworth | T680 | 2025 |
| Peterbilt | 520 | 2022 |
| Peterbilt | 520 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt | 520 | 2024 |
| Peterbilt | 520 | 2025 |
| Peterbilt | 579 | 2022 |
| Peterbilt | 579 | 2023 |
| Peterbilt | 579 | 2024 |
| Peterbilt | 579 | 2025 |
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