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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Trucks & SUVs

2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks Recalled for Loss of Drive Power

Agency Publication Date: March 24, 2025
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Summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling 238 trucks, including certain 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520 and 579 models and 2021-2025 Kenworth T680 models. The high voltage components in these trucks can fail, causing the vehicle to suddenly lose electrical power and drive power while on the road. Dealers will update the vehicle software and replace the electrical harness for free to prevent this failure.

Risk

A sudden loss of drive power while driving can leave the truck stranded in traffic or cause it to slow down unexpectedly, which significantly increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves 238 vehicles, specifically 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520 and 579 trucks and 2021-2025 Kenworth T680 trucks.
  2. Contact an authorized Peterbilt or Kenworth dealer to schedule a free repair, which will include a software update and the replacement of the electrical harness.
  3. If you own a Peterbilt truck, contact customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and refer to recall number 25PBC.
  4. If you own a Kenworth truck, contact customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and refer to recall number 25KWC.
  5. For additional questions, call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Software update and harness replacement

How to: Dealers will update the software and replace the electrical harness, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520
Part / Model:
520

Manufacturer recall number 25PBC

Product: 2022-2025 Peterbilt 579
Part / Model:
579

Manufacturer recall number 25PBC

Product: 2021-2025 Kenworth T680
Part / Model:
T680

Manufacturer recall number 25KWC

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V181000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
Sold By: Peterbilt Dealers; Kenworth Dealers
Units Affected: 238 vehicles(6% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: May 13, 2025
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 25PBC and 25KWC
Agency Last Updated: October 3, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response