2027 Peterbilt 548 recall: Delayed Brake Timing/FMVSS 121
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 1, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- The risk
Delayed brake response time can increase the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
58 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2027 Peterbilt 548.
- 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
98 earlier NHTSA recalls by PACCAR Incorporated since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 21, 2026 2027 Kenworth T680, 2027 Kenworth T880, 2027 Kenworth W990 and 3 more models recall: Seat Ventilation Harness Can Cause Short Circuit
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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
- Peterbilt 548 2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V567000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 1, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 58 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26PACF |
| “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