NHTSA Campaign 25V181000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Mar 24, 2025 · 238 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH T680 2021 238
KENWORTH T680 2022 238
KENWORTH T680 2023 238
KENWORTH T680 2024 238
KENWORTH T680 2025 238
PETERBILT 520 2022 238
PETERBILT 520 2023 238
PETERBILT 520 2024 238
PETERBILT 520 2025 238
PETERBILT 579 2022 238
PETERBILT 579 2023 238
PETERBILT 579 2024 238
PETERBILT 579 2025 238

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V181000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.