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.