Recall 25V181000: 2021–2025 Kenworth T680 and 2 other models
- Report received
- Mar 24, 2025
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 238vehicles
- Model years
- 2021–2025
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2021 Kenworth T6800 complaints
- 2022 Kenworth T6802 complaints
- 2023 Kenworth T6809 complaints
- 2024 Kenworth T6805 complaints
- 2025 Kenworth T6800 complaints
- 2022 Peterbilt 5200 complaints
- 2023 Peterbilt 5200 complaints
- 2024 Peterbilt 5200 complaints
- 2025 Peterbilt 5200 complaints
- 2022 Peterbilt 5797 complaints
- 2023 Peterbilt 5793 complaints
- 2024 Peterbilt 5793 complaints
- 2025 Peterbilt 5790 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.