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PACCAR Incorporated — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

NHTSA · 25V181000 · published 2025-03-24

NHTSA campaign 25V181000

Hazard

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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the NHTSA record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or NHTSA. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

2022 KENWORTH T680
2022 PETERBILT 579
2023 KENWORTH T680
2023 PETERBILT 579
2024 KENWORTH T680
2024 PETERBILT 579