The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V485000·Announced 2026-07-27

PACCAR Recalls 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks for Power Distribution Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because oil contamination in the power distribution center may cause loss of drive power, ABS, or lighting.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where loss of critical safety systems (ABS, lighting, drive power) increases crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles due to a defect in the power distribution center (PDC) box. The PDC box may be contaminated with oil, which could result in a loss of drive power, Antilock Brake System (ABS) functionality, exterior lighting, windshield wipers, or the defogging system. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 103, 104, and 108.

The affected models include the Peterbilt 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589, as well as the Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, and W990. A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the PDC serial numbers and replace the PDC boxes as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed on September 25, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACD.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH, PETERBILT T880, W990, T280, T480
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
5,925

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (12)

  • T880
  • W990
  • T280
  • T480
  • 536
  • 537
  • 567
  • 589
  • T380
  • T680
  • 579
  • 548

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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