Campaign 25V-436

Tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended

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Defect summary

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."

Consequence

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V436000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

16 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about lighting on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-436
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
KenworthL7702025 to 20260
KenworthT18020250
KenworthT2802025 to 20260
KenworthT3802025 to 20260
KenworthT4802024 to 20260
KenworthT6802024 to 20260
KenworthT8802024 to 20260
KenworthW9902024 to 20260
Peterbilt5202024 to 20260
Peterbilt53520250
Peterbilt5362024 to 20260
Peterbilt5372025 to 20260
Peterbilt5482024 to 20260
Peterbilt5672024 to 20260
Peterbilt5792024 to 20260
Peterbilt5892024 to 20260
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.