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2027 PETERBILT 548

3 recalls, 0 complaints

26V700000 Oct 21, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T370, T270, 2022-2027 Kenworth T280, Peterbilt 548, 2023-2027 Kenworth T480, T380, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 2025 Peterbilt 567 vehicles. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine s... Read more
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning December 20, 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 26PACJ.
26,729 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
26V567000 Sep 1, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:PROPORTIONING RELAY VALVE
Defect Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) 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 r... Read more
Consequence
Delayed brake response time can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front brake valves and hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 21, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACF.
58 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
26V485000 Jul 27, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM
Defect Description
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) functiona... Read more
Consequence
A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 2... Read more
5,925 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

No complaints found for this vehicle.

PETERBILT 548 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PETERBILT 548 across all model years (2020, 2027).

55 Total Recalls
2 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

PETERBILT 548 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2027 (current) 3 0
2026 4 0 View
2025 8 1 View
2024 14 1 View
2023 12 0 View
2022 8 0 View
2021 5 0 View
2020 1 0 View

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