PACCAR Incorporated: Safety Recalls in 2025
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 8 safety recalls made by PACCAR Incorporated in 2025. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 17, 2025
(Campaign #: 25PACH)
Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026 Peterbilt 567 and 589 trucks. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 25V795000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 62
Consequence Summary:
Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACH.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 1.61
September 2, 2025
(Campaign #: 25PACG)
Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101 & 121
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 trucks. The 15-inch digital display may fail to display warning lights or vehicle speed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 25V569000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 18,332
Consequence Summary:
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the vehicle display software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACG.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 36.55
June 26, 2025
(Campaign #: 25PACF)
Insufficient Illumination from Lights/FMVSS 108
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."
NHTSA ID: 25V436000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 56,260
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 50.76
May 28, 2025
(Campaign #: 25PBE)
Service Brakes May Fail
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 2026 Peterbilt 548, 589, and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 567 trucks. The rear brake piping assembly may have insufficient clearance, which can result in a loss of service brakes or anti-lock brake function.
NHTSA ID: 25V353000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 315
Consequence Summary:
Brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install new brake hoses and correct the rear brake piping assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 8, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PBE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 39.37
March 24, 2025
(Campaign #: 25KWD & 25PBD)
Defective Harness May Cause Loss of Drive Power
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 220, 2024-2025 Peterbilt Model 220, and 2022-2025 Kenworth K270 and K370 Medium-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles. The cradle harness may have a loose electrical connection that can cause a loss of drive power.
NHTSA ID: 25V182000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 168
Consequence Summary:
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the cradle harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 8, 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 25KWD and 25PBD.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 63.69
March 24, 2025
(Campaign #: 25PBC and 25KWC)
High Voltage Failure Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
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.
NHTSA ID: 25V181000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 238
Consequence Summary:
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.95
January 30, 2025
(Campaign #: 25KWB 25PBB)
Exterior Lighting Switch Failure/FMVSS 101 & 108
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 567, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, 2023-2026 Kenworth T380, 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, 2024-2026 Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 trucks. The exterior lighting switch may fail, resulting in the hazard lights and the instrument display back-light brightness adjustment not functioning. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 25V041000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 5,378
Consequence Summary:
Inoperative hazard lights cannot alert other drivers as intended. In addition, the inability to adjust the brightness on the instrument panel display can make it difficult to see critical safety information or distract the driver. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the vehicle cab controller unit (VECU) software, free of charge. Owners are advised that a non-responsive switch can be temporarily reset by a key cycle. Owner notification letters were mailed March 26, 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 numbers for this recall are 25KWB and 25PBB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.03
January 16, 2025
(Campaign #: 25PBA, 25KWA)
Throttle Pedal Assembly May Stick
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, and 2024 Kenworth T180 trucks. The throttle pedal assembly may contain an oversized magnet carrier, slowing the responsiveness or causing the pedal to stick.
NHTSA ID: 25V014000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
# of Units Affected: 1,110
Consequence Summary:
A pedal that sticks increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle pedal as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 11, 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 25PBA and 25KWA.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 52.34
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