Medium Duty Battery Electric Vehicle Cradle Harness Connector
Recall Filing Date: March 24, 2025
Recall ID: 2025-151
Manufacturer Recall ID: 25KWD
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
Certain medium duty battery electric vehicles (MD BEV) may experience intermittent continuity in one or more terminal pins of the C40 connector on the cradle harness, which could potentially result in a loss of propulsion.
Safety Risk
Intermittent connections in the C40 connector may result in a loss of propulsion, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Cause
Spread terminals (gap in the terminal pin). A key cycle does not resolve the issue.
Identification of Potentially Defective Vehicles
Vehicle Makes and Models: Kenworth K270/K370
Vehicle Model Years: 2023 to 2026
Production Dates: 06-27-22 to 11-07-23
Description of Remedy
Affected vehicle owners will be notified and dealers will inspect the cradle harness and replace the harness on vehicles that have spread terminals 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