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KENWORTH, PETERBILT — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-03-24

Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks, high voltage contactors may malfunction

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-03-24
Manufacturer	PACCAR Incorporated
Models affected	T680, 520, 579
Model year	2021-2025
Units affected	239
Defect	PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579, and Kenworth T680 trucks. The high voltage (HV) contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive power._x000D_ A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Dealers will update the software and replace the electrical harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 23, 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
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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