NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PACCAR Incorporated - High Voltage Failure Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Published: March 24, 2025Recall ID: 25V181000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
High Voltage Failure Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | High Voltage Failure Can Cause Loss of Drive Power |
| Nhtsa id | 25V181000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V181000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 82.35 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25PBC and 25KWC |
| Potentially affected | 238 |
| Report received date | 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |