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NHTSARecalled Mar 24, 2025 · #25V181000

High Voltage Failure Can Cause Loss of Drive Power

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Description

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. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • High Voltage Failure Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
  • 2021-2025 Kenworth T680
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice