KENWORTH T680 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 25V181000

Make Model Year
KENWORTH T680 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2025-05-13 2025-03-24 2025-03-25

Production Dates: 2020-10-28 - 2024-11-20

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 25PBC and 25KWC

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 238

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.