Electrical System:propulsion System
NHTSA campaign 25V181000 · announced March 24, 2025 · filed by Paccar Incorporated · 238 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
What to 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.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2021 Kenworth T680
- 2022 Kenworth T680
- 2023 Kenworth T680
- 2024 Kenworth T680
- 2025 Kenworth T680
- 2022 Peterbilt 520
- 2023 Peterbilt 520
- 2024 Peterbilt 520
- 2025 Peterbilt 520
- 2022 Peterbilt 579
- 2023 Peterbilt 579
- 2024 Peterbilt 579
- 2025 Peterbilt 579
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.