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Recall 25V-041: 2025 Kenworth T180, 2025–2026 Kenworth T280 and 7 more

PACCAR Incorporated recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Jan 29, 2025, covering about 5,378 vehicles.

NHTSA number
25V-041
Report date
Jan 29, 2025
Vehicles affected
5,378
Owners notified
Mar 26, 2025

The problem

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."

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerPACCAR Incorporated
ComponentExterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
Exterior Lighting › Hazard Flashing Warning Lights › Switch
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number25V041000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kenworth T1802025All years
Kenworth T2802025, 2026All years
Kenworth T3802023, 2024, 2025, 2026All years
Kenworth T4802024, 2025, 2026All years
Peterbilt 5352025All years
Peterbilt 5362024, 2025, 2026All years
Peterbilt 5372024, 2025, 2026All years
Peterbilt 5482024, 2025, 2026All years
Peterbilt 5672025All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 25V-041?

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."

How is recall 25V-041 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.