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.