CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 520, 579 and T680 trucks may have high voltage (HV) contactors that open unexpectedly. When this happens, the truck suddenly loses high voltage and drive power, which increases the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, dealers will update the software and replace the electrical harness at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2025. You can contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth T680 | 20212022202320242025 |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt 520 | 2022202320242025 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2022202320242025 |