NHTSA Campaign 26V544000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Aug 21, 2026 · 811 vehicles affected
What's wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, 589 and 2027 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The seat ventilation harness may be missing heat-shrink, resulting in a short circuit.
Consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the harnesses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 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 25PACE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2027 | 811 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2027 | 811 |
| KENWORTH | W990 | 2027 | 811 |
| PETERBILT | 567 | 2027 | 811 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2027 | 811 |
| PETERBILT | 589 | 2027 | 811 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V544000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.