Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #25V041000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 25V041000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting 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 Includes 5,378 affected units, Exterior Lighting Switch Failure/FMVSS 101 & 108, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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."

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 are expected to be mailed march 30, 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 25V041000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2025-01-29T00:00:00
Subject: Exterior lighting switch failure/fmvss 101 & 108
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 5,378

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 25KWB 25PBB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
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 are expected to be mailed march 30, 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 25V041000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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