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Safety recall · 25V182000

Electrical system: propulsion system Kenworth, Peterbilt recall

PACCAR Incorporated reported this recall to NHTSA on March 25, 2025. It covers about 211 vehicles across 18 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
25V182000
Reported
Mar 25, 2025
Vehicles
211
Area
Hybrid & EV battery

The problem

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Peterbilt 220, 2022-2026 Kenworth K370, and 2020-2026 K270 Medium-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles. The cradle harness may have a loose electrical connection that can cause a loss of drive power.

The risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Contacts

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Kenworth, Peterbilt dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 25V182000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 25V182000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PACCAR Incorporated's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 25V182000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 25V182000 announced?

PACCAR Incorporated reported it to NHTSA on March 25, 2025. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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