NHTSA recall,
PACCAR Peterbilt 567, 579, 589 and Kenworth T680, T880, W990 Vehicles
The seat ventilation harness may be missing heat-shrink, causing a short circuit that increases fire risk.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, 589 and 2027 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The recall affects 811 vehicles nationwide.
The problem was reported to NHTSA on August 21, 2026. Dealers will replace the harnesses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Dealers will replace the harnesses, free of charge.
- Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2026. You may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
Dealers will replace the harnesses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACE.
Is your Peterbilt affected?
6 models
These models and years may be affected.
- Model years
- 2027
Kenworth
- T680
- T880
- W990
Peterbilt
- 567
- 579
- 589
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Component
- Seat defect
- Campaign
- 26V544000
- Vehicles affected
- 811
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 26PACE
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-940-591-4220
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Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
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