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- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles may increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACF.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2024-2026 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks have a software problem in the lighting control module. The tail brake lights, headlights (upper and lower beams), reverse lights, and turn signals may not illuminate as intended. In addition, if a lift axle is lowered, it may return to a raised position, or it may move up and down when the warning signal lights are activated. These vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.
Delayed or unsteady headlights can leave the road insufficiently lit and reduce the driver's visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. An unexpected change in lift axle position may increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will update the vehicle control unit software free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 19, 2025. You can contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220, using PACCAR recall number 25PACF. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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