2020–2026 Kenworth K270, Kenworth K370, Peterbilt 220: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 25V182000 · 211 units potentially affected · filed Mar 24, 2025
What's wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Peterbilt 220, 2022-2026 Kenworth K370, and 2020-2026 K270 Medium-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles. The cradle harness may have a loose electrical connection that can cause a loss of drive power.
Why it matters
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the cradle harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 8, 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 25KWD and 25PBD.
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
- 25V182000
- Manufacturer no.
- 25KWD & 25PBD
- Manufacturer
- Paccar Incorporated
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Units affected
- 211
- Report received
- Mar 24, 2025
- Owner letters
- Sep 8, 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 K270 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Kenworth K370 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Peterbilt 220 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026