PACCAR Recalls 2027 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks for Bunk Restraint Defect
PACCAR is recalling 310 model-year 2027 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because improperly secured sleeper bunk webbing may fail to restrain occupants during a crash.
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 addresses improperly secured sleeper bunk webbing that may fail to restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.
Plain-English summary
PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model-year 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, and 589, as well as Kenworth T680, T880, W900, and W990 vehicles. The recall involves 310 vehicles where the belt restraint webbing for the sleeper bunk was not secured properly during manufacturing.
A bunk restraint with improperly secured webbing may fail to adequately restrain vehicle occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with this defect.
Dealers will inspect and replace the bunk restraints, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACH.
The recalled product
- Product
- KENWORTH, PETERBILT T680, 579, 589, 567
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Category
- Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
- Affected units
- 310
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 (7)
- T680
- 579
- 589
- 567
- T880
- W990
- W900
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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