NHTSA Recall 25V182000: Propulsion system (electrical system)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 211 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Kenworth K270.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V182000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 25KWD & 25PBD |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Report received | March 24, 2025 |
| Owner notification | September 8, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V182000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth K270 | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Kenworth K370 | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Peterbilt 220 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.