NHTSA · Vehicle · Recall 26V485000 · Recalled July 27, 2026
Paccar Incorporated Electrical System recall (26V485000)
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Agency product description and boundaries
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The power distribution center (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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems," 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems," and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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2. Agency hazard and consumer action
NHTSA reports: A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA consumer action: Dealers will inspect the PDC serial numbers, and replace the PDC boxes as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 23, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACD.
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Affected vehicles
- Kenworth T280 recall status
- Kenworth T380 recall status
- Kenworth T480 recall status
- Kenworth T680 recall status
- Kenworth T880 recall status
- Kenworth W990 recall status
- Peterbilt 536 recall status
- Peterbilt 537 recall status
- Peterbilt 548 recall status
- Peterbilt 567 recall status
- Peterbilt 579 recall status
- Peterbilt 589 recall status
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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Agency excerpts come from the public data feed and may omit tables or later changes; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked October 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC. Record retrieved September 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC.