2023–2026 Peterbilt & Kenworth (9 models) Exterior Lighting Recall 25V041000 (Peterbilt 25KWB)

NHTSA recall 25V041000 (Peterbilt recall 25KWB / 25PBB) covers about 5,378 2023–2026 Peterbilt & Kenworth (9 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Jan 29, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 25V041000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

5,378
vehicles affected (potential)
2023–2026
model years
Jan 29, 2025
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Exterior lighting (hazard flashing warning lights, switch)

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."

The risk

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.

The remedy and its status

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 were mailed March 26, 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.

Status: NHTSA lists Mar 26, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Peterbilt recall number 25KWB / 25PBB

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 25V041000 as 25KWB, 25PBB. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "25KWB recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Peterbilt 5352025—
Peterbilt 5362024–2026—
Peterbilt 5372024–2026—
Peterbilt 5482024–2026—
Peterbilt 5672025—
Kenworth T1802025—
Kenworth T2802025–2026—
Kenworth T3802023–2026—
Kenworth T4802024–2026—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jan 29, 2025
Owner notification
Mar 26, 2025
Build dates covered
Jul 5, 2022 to Dec 20, 2024
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
PACCAR Incorporated
Safety standard (FMVSS)
101

Check your VIN for 25V041000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 25V041000 is open, call any Peterbilt dealer's service department and give them the recall number (25V041000 or 25KWB). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 25V041000?

NHTSA recall 25V041000 (Peterbilt recall 25KWB / 25PBB) covers about 5,378 2023–2026 Peterbilt & Kenworth (9 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Jan 29, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers 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.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V041000?

NHTSA's record for 25V041000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "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." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 25V041000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Peterbilt dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 25V041000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the vehicle cab controller unit (VECU) software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Mar 26, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Peterbilt recall number for 25V041000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 25KWB, 25PBB. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (25KWB, 25PBB) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 25V041000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 25V041000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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