NHTSA Recall 25V181000
NHTSA Campaign Id 25V181000; Date: Mar. 24, 2025
a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2021 Kenworth T680; 2022 Kenworth T680; 2023 Kenworth T680; 2024 Kenworth T680; 2025 Kenworth T680; 2021 Peterbilt 520; 2022 Peterbilt 520; 2023 Peterbilt 520; 2024 Peterbilt 520; 2025 Peterbilt 520; 2021 Peterbilt 579; 2022 Peterbilt 579; 2023 Peterbilt 579; 2024 Peterbilt 579; 2025 Peterbilt 579
Component: Electrical System:propulsion System
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 239
Recall Summary:
paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2021-2025 peterbilt 520, 579, and kenworth t680 trucks. the high voltage (hv) contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive power.
How to Fix:
dealers will update the software and replace the electrical harness, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 23, 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.
Recall 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.
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