2027 Kenworth T680, 2027 Kenworth T880, 2027 Kenworth W990 and 3 more models recall: Seat Ventilation Harness Can Cause Short Circuit
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 21, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
811 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2027 Kenworth T680, 2027 Kenworth T880, 2027 Kenworth W990, 2027 Peterbilt 567, 2027 Peterbilt 579, 2027 Peterbilt 589.
- 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
97 earlier NHTSA recalls by PACCAR Incorporated since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 27, 2026 2027 Kenworth T280, 2027 Kenworth T380, 2027 Kenworth T480 and 9 more models recall: Oil Contaminated Power Distribution Center/FMVSS 103
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the harnesses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 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 26PACE.
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 T680 2027
- Kenworth T880 2027
- Kenworth W990 2027
- Peterbilt 567 2027
- Peterbilt 579 2027
- Peterbilt 589 2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V544000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 21, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 811 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26PACE |
| “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