CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Peterbilt 220, 2022-2026 Kenworth K370, and 2020-2026 K270 Medium-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles. The cradle harness may have a loose electrical connection that can cause a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the cradle harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 8, 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 25KWD and 25PBD.
- 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 medium-duty battery electric trucks may have a loose electrical connection in the cradle harness. This can cause a loss of drive power while the vehicle is operating.
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take the notice seriously and arrange service promptly.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the cradle harness and replace it as necessary at no cost to you. Owner letters were mailed September 8, 2025. You can contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth K270 | 2020202120222023202420252026 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth K370 | 20222023202420252026 |
| Peterbilt 220 | 202120222023202420252026 |