Exterior Lighting Switch Control
Recall Filing Date: January 29, 2025
Recall ID: 2025-036
Manufacturer Recall ID: 25KWB
In accordance with the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act, PACCAR, Inc. has determined to recall the vehicles below.
Manufacturer
Kenworth Truck Company, 10630 NE 38th Pl., Kirkland, WA 98033
Description of Defect/Non-Compliance
The Exterior Lighting Switch (ELS) in certain vehicles may not function. It is non-responsive and can be reset only by a key cycle. This issue may result in non-compliance with FMVSS/CMVSS 101 and 108.
Safety Risk
If the ELS fails, the hazard lights and the backlight brightness adjustment may not function. As a result, the lack of hazard lights may not alert other drivers and failure to adjust the backlight brightness may distract the operator, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Cause
In some engine start conditions, the ELS power may drop below 10V for an extended period and prevent the ELS from properly powering on.
Identification of Potentially Defective Vehicles
Vehicle Makes and Models: Kenworth T280, T380, T480
Vehicle Model Years: 2025-2026
Production Dates: 09-17-24 to 12-17-24
Description of Remedy
Affected vehicle owners will be notified and dealers will update the VECU software free of charge. Owners who incurred costs to obtain a remedy for the problem addressed by the recall in advance of receiving notification may seek reimbursement through the process outlined in the general reimbursement plan on file.
Interim Safety Precautions
Not applicable.
Parts Availability
PACCAR Inc. confirms that the parts necessary to correct this defect are available through authorized service centers.
If you have questions regarding recall information on this website or published before January 2025, please contact us:
- Email: servicebulletins@paccar.com
- Phone: 425-828-5888
For vehicle specific inquiries, including:
- Reporting a safety concern
- Informing us of a transfer of ownership
- Updating your address