The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·26V544000·Announced 2026-08-21

PACCAR Recalls 2027 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks for Seat Heater Fire Risk

PACCAR is recalling 811 specific 2027 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because a missing heat-shrink on the seat ventilation harness may cause a short circuit and fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical short circuit) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling 811 specific 2027 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles, as well as 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, and 589 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the seat ventilation harness where heat-shrink material may be missing.

The missing heat-shrink can result in a short circuit, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fires have been reported in the source text.

Dealers will replace the affected harnesses free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 20, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's internal recall number is 25PACE.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH, PETERBILT T880, T680, 579, 589
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
811

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 (6)

  • T880
  • T680
  • 579
  • 589
  • W990
  • 567

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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