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WarningCampaign #25V181000Electrical

Kenworth and Others Recalled: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Kenworth T680
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Automotive wiring harness into the engine compartment — representative photo for NHTSA electrical recall
An automotive wiring harness routed into the engine compartment (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: simonov / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Affected Vehicles

  • 2024 Kenworth T680
  • 2024 Peterbilt 579

Recall 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.

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.

411 Press Analysis

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2024 Kenworth T680 vehicles due to an issue with electrical system:propulsion system. The recall was reported to NHTSA on March 24, 2025. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the software and replace the electrical harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2025. Affected owners can verify their vehicle status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

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