EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Published June 27, 2025 · Recall initiated: June 26, 2025
What's the hazard
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
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- PETERBILT
- Model
- 589
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2026 PETERBILT 589 | 2025 PETERBILT 589 | 2024 PETERBILT 589 | 2026 KENWORTH W990 | 2025 KENWORTH W990 | 2024 KENWORTH W990 | 2025 KENWORTH T880 | 2024 KENWORTH T880 | 2025 KENWORTH T680 | 2024 KENWORTH T680 | 2025 KENWORTH L770 | 2024 PETERBILT 579 | 2025 PETERBILT 579 | 2025 PETERBILT 535 | 2024 PETERBILT 520 | 2026 PETERBILT 536 | 2025 PETERBILT 536 | 2025 PETERBILT 548 | 2026 PETERBILT 520 | 2026 PETERBILT 579
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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