2021–2025 Kenworth T680, Peterbilt 520, Peterbilt 579: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 25V181000 · 238 units potentially affected · filed Mar 24, 2025
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.
Why it matters
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V181000
- Manufacturer no.
- 25PBC and 25KWC
- Manufacturer
- Paccar Incorporated
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Units affected
- 238
- Report received
- Mar 24, 2025
- Owner letters
- May 13, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T680 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Peterbilt 520 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Peterbilt 579 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025