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NHTSA recall,

Peterbilt 548 (2027) — Service Brakes, Air

The Peterbilt 548 trucks have front brake valves and hoses that may be the incorrect size, delaying brake response and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 548 trucks. The front brake valve and hoses may be the incorrect size, which can delay the rear service brake application and release, as well as the trailer gladhand application times. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems." Delayed brake response time can increase the risk of a crash.

The recall was reported to NHTSA on September 1, 2026, and affects 58 vehicles nationwide. Dealers will replace the front brake valves and hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 31, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will replace the front brake valves and hoses, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 31, 2026. You may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 31, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will replace the front brake valves and hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 31, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACF.

Is your Peterbilt affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Peterbilt

  • 548 (2027)

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
Brake defect
Campaign
26V567000
Vehicles affected
58
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer's recall number
26PACF
Manufacturer phone
1-940-591-4220

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)