Peterbilt, Kenworth 2024–2026 Exterior Lighting recall

Recalled June 26, 2025 · NHTSA recall 25V436000 · Peterbilt

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

56,260 units

Description

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."

What to do

Product

Peterbilt 520 · Peterbilt 535 · Peterbilt 536 · Peterbilt 537 · Peterbilt 548 · Peterbilt 567 · Peterbilt 579 · Peterbilt 589 · Peterbilt L770 · Peterbilt T180 · Peterbilt T280 · Peterbilt T380 · Peterbilt T480 · Peterbilt T680 · Peterbilt T880 · Peterbilt W990

Manufacturer(s)

PACCAR Incorporated

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →