2027 Kenworth T280, 2027 Kenworth T380, 2027 Kenworth T480 and 9 more models recall: Oil Contaminated Power Distribution Center/FMVSS 103
Report received by NHTSA: July 27, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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."
- The risk
A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
5,925 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2027 Kenworth T280, 2027 Kenworth T380, 2027 Kenworth T480, 2027 Kenworth T680, 2027 Kenworth T880, 2027 Kenworth W990 and 6 more models.
- Compared with
PACCAR Incorporated has 7 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 8 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
96 earlier NHTSA recalls by PACCAR Incorporated since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 8, 2026 2026-2027 Peterbilt 579, 2027 Kenworth T680 recall: Incorrectly Installed Quick Release Valve/FMVSS 121
- Jan. 19, 2026 PACCAR Incorporated recall: Steering Cross-Shaft May Fail (agency record)
- Nov. 17, 2025 PACCAR Incorporated recall: Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121 (agency record)
- Sept. 2, 2025 PACCAR Incorporated recall: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101 & 121 (agency record)
- June 26, 2025 PACCAR Incorporated recall: Insufficient Illumination from Lights/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Kenworth T280 2027
- Kenworth T380 2027
- Kenworth T480 2027
- Kenworth T680 2027
- Kenworth T880 2027
- Kenworth W990 2027
- Peterbilt 536 2027
- Peterbilt 537 2027
- Peterbilt 548 2027
- Peterbilt 567 2027
- Peterbilt 579 2027
- Peterbilt 589 2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V485000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 27, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 5,925 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26PACD |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record