Kenworth T380 (2025) Recall: Hazard Lights and Display Issues
PACCAR recalls 2025 Kenworth T380 trucks with faulty hazard lights and instrument display brightness. Inoperative lights and display adjustments may increase crash risk. Owners must update software via dealer.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
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What happened, in plain English
PACCAR is recalling 2025 Kenworth T380 trucks because their hazard lights and instrument display brightness adjustments may not work properly. This could make it harder for drivers to see critical safety information or alert other drivers, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81842-kenworth-t380-2025-recall-hazard-lights-and-display-issues.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81842-kenworth-t380-2025-recall-hazard-lights-and-display-issues · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V041000
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“Kenworth T380 (2025) Recall: Hazard Lights and Display Issues.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81842-kenworth-t380-2025-recall-hazard-lights-and-display-issues. Based on NHTSA recall #25V041000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V041000).
Why it’s dangerous
The hazard lights may not work, so drivers can't alert others in emergencies. The instrument display brightness adjustment might fail, making it hard to see important safety information or causing distractions. Both issues could lead to crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025 Kenworth T380 trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk due to potential hazards in low-visibility conditions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2025 Kenworth T380 trucks. The recall covers vehicles with the exterior lighting switch that may fail, affecting hazard lights and display brightness.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Dealers will update the vehicle cab controller unit (VECU) software for free.
Reset Switch
A non-responsive switch can be temporarily reset by cycling the key.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 55 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
How can I tell if my truck is affected?
Check if your truck is listed in the recall: 2025 Kenworth T380, 2023-2026 Kenworth T380, or specific Peterbilt models from the list above.
Contact Kenworth
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kenworth to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V041000 — Kenworth T380 (2025) Recall: Hazard Lights and Display Issues Hello, I own a Kenworth T380 (2025) Recall: Hazard Lights and Display Issues that is covered by recall 25V041000 from Kenworth. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V041000 (January 30, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.