# Recalls that may apply to the 2026 Kenworth T480

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [25V436000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V436000.md), 2025-06-26: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. PACCAR Incorporated \(PACCAR\) is recalling certain 2024\-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025\-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard \(FMVSS\) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment." Built to 2025\-05\-23.
- [25V041000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V041000.md), 2025-01-29: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. PACCAR Incorporated \(PACCAR\) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 567, 2025\-2026 Kenworth T280, 2023\-2026 Kenworth T380, 2024\-2026 Kenworth T480, 2024\-2026 Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 trucks.  The exterior lighting switch may fail, resulting in the hazard lights and the instrument display back\-light brightness adjustment not functioning.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard \(FMVSS\) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

None found.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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