NHTSA recall 25V181000
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.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 25V181000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 25PBC and 25KWC |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Reported | 2025-03-24 |
| Owners notified | 2025-05-13 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 238 |
| Part numbers | 110101, 110102, 110500, 110501, 110502, 110503, 110532, 110533, 200091 and 6550082 |
| Report | Quarterly report 5, for 2026 quarter 2 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2026-07-28 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 238 |
| Reported remedied | 201 (84%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2026 quarter 2, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is 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.
What can happen
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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.
| 2021 KENWORTH T680 | Built 2020-10-28 to 2024-11-20. |
|---|---|
| 2022 KENWORTH T680 | Built 2020-10-28 to 2024-11-20. |
| 2023 KENWORTH T680 | Built 2020-10-28 to 2024-11-20. |
| 2024 KENWORTH T680 | Built 2020-10-28 to 2024-11-20. |
| 2025 KENWORTH T680 | Built 2020-10-28 to 2024-11-20. |
| 2022 PETERBILT 520 | Built 2020-06-01 to 2024-11-05. |
| 2023 PETERBILT 520 | Built 2020-06-01 to 2024-11-05. |
| 2024 PETERBILT 520 | Built 2020-06-01 to 2024-11-05. |
| 2025 PETERBILT 520 | Built 2020-06-01 to 2024-11-05. |
| 2022 PETERBILT 579 | Built 2021-06-01 to 2024-09-25. |
| 2023 PETERBILT 579 | Built 2021-06-01 to 2024-09-25. |
| 2024 PETERBILT 579 | Built 2021-06-01 to 2024-09-25. |
| 2025 PETERBILT 579 | Built 2021-06-01 to 2024-09-25. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 32-014 | 2026-09-29. Service bulletin. This bulletin, the troubleshooting procedure, and the BMS Troubleshooting Checklist have been updated to show that the Autometer tool test results can be used in place of the Midtronics tool test results for fulfilling service and warranty requirements. |
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| E328 | 2026-09-23. Service campaign. Certain chassis with CARB 2024 compliant MX-13 engines must have the PEU wiring harnesses updated. The original wiring and fuse are insufficient for electrical system operation and protection. |
| 01-094 | 2026-09-23. Service bulletin. [SmartAir / KIMS] A/C systems may shut down prematurely when voltage levels drop below a certain threshold. |
| P003 | 2026-08-25. Service bulletin. The PB chassis list has been updated to include 1 chassis. The total chassis count is now 9. |
| P003 | 2026-08-20. Service bulletin. "For Peterbilt: Chassis list has been updated to include 1 chassis. The total chassis count is now 7. For Kenworth: Chassis list has been updated to include 1 chassis. The total chassis count is now 8." |
| P001 | 2026-08-20. Service bulletin. Chassis list has been updated to include 10 chassis. The total chassis count is now 101. |
| 46-029 | 2026-08-20. Service bulletin. When DAVIE version 26.21.2 is used to update the VECU3 to software version 3.4.46.0, the VECU3 5071 component group may display as --- after programming. |
| 46-020 | 2026-07-23. Service bulletin. Certain unaffected chassis have been removed from the chassis population. |
| 43-089 | 2026-07-22. Service bulletin. An optional software update is expected to be available on or after 07/31/26 for chassis equipped with EPA 2024 engine model year (EMY) 2024-2026 PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines. This update provides customers with additional time to service their trucks before a DEF-related derate occurs. The software is being offered to customers in alignment with recently updated regulatory agency guidance. |
| 26PACB | 2026-07-20. Service campaign. "(KW): Certain Kenworth K270 and K370 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) chassis equipped with certain DANA cradle harnesses may intermittently lose electrical continuity at one or more C40 connector pins. This can occur without warning and cause loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. Certified BEV technicians will inspect the C40 connector and replace the cradle harness, if necessary. This safety recall defect is identical to 25KWD and applies to certain Canadian chassis added on 07/02/2026. (PB): Certain Peterbilt Model 220 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) chassis equipped with certain DANA cradle harnesses may intermittently lose electrical continuity at one or more C40 connector pins. This can occur without warning and cause loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. Certified BEV technicians will inspect the C40 connector and replace the cradle harness, if necessary. This safety recall defect is identical to 25PBD and applies to certain Canadian chassis added on 07/02/2026." |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.