2024–2026 Kenworth & Peterbilt (16 models) Exterior Lighting Recall 25V436000 (Kenworth 25PACF)

NHTSA recall 25V436000 (Kenworth recall 25PACF) covers about 56,260 2024–2026 Kenworth & Peterbilt (16 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Jun 26, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 25V436000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

56,260
vehicles affected (potential)
2024–2026
model years
Jun 26, 2025
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Exterior lighting (lighting control module, software)

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."

The risk

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.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Aug 19, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Kenworth recall number 25PACF

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 25V436000 as 25PACF. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "25PACF 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
Kenworth L7702025–2026—
Kenworth T1802025—
Kenworth T2802025–2026—
Kenworth T3802025–2026—
Kenworth T4802024–2026—
Kenworth T6802024–2026—
Kenworth T8802024–2026—
Kenworth W9902024–2026—
Peterbilt 5202024–2026—
Peterbilt 5352025—
Peterbilt 5362024–2026—
Peterbilt 5372025–2026—
Peterbilt 5482024–2026—
Peterbilt 5672024–2026—
Peterbilt 5792024–2026—
Peterbilt 5892024–2026—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jun 26, 2025
Owner notification
Aug 19, 2025
Build dates covered
May 24, 2022 to May 23, 2025
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
PACCAR Incorporated
Safety standard (FMVSS)
108

Check your VIN for 25V436000

  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 25V436000 is open, call any Kenworth dealer's service department and give them the recall number (25V436000 or 25PACF). 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 25V436000?

NHTSA recall 25V436000 (Kenworth recall 25PACF) covers about 56,260 2024–2026 Kenworth & Peterbilt (16 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Jun 26, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers 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.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V436000?

NHTSA's record for 25V436000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "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." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 25V436000?

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 Kenworth dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 25V436000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Aug 19, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Kenworth recall number for 25V436000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 25PACF. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (25PACF) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 25V436000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 25V436000, 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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