2021-2025 Kenworth T680, Peterbilt 520 and others recall: propulsion system
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on March 24, 2025. It covers about 238 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 238
- reported
- Mar 24, 2025
- owners notified
- May 13, 2025
- related complaints
- 3
Electrical system: propulsion system
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 25V181000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about electrical problems.
2022 Kenworth T6802023 Kenworth T6802024 Kenworth T6802025 Kenworth T6802022 Peterbilt 5202023 Peterbilt 5202024 Peterbilt 5202025 Peterbilt 5202022 Peterbilt 5792023 Peterbilt 5792024 Peterbilt 5792025 Peterbilt 579
Questions about recall 25V181000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2025 Kenworth T680, Peterbilt 520 and others propulsion system?
Yes. Recall 25V181000, reported on March 24, 2025, covers about 238 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 25V181000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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