2022-2027 Kenworth T280, 2022-2027 Peterbilt 548, 2023-2027 Kenworth T380 and 6 more models recall: Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 21, 2026.
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- What's recalled
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T370, T270, 2022-2027 Kenworth T280, Peterbilt 548, 2023-2027 Kenworth T480, T380, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 2025 Peterbilt 567 vehicles. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
- The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
26,729 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2022-2027 Kenworth T280, 2022-2027 Peterbilt 548, 2023-2027 Kenworth T380, 2023-2027 Kenworth T480, 2023-2027 Peterbilt 536, 2023-2027 Peterbilt 537 and 3 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
100 earlier NHTSA recalls by PACCAR Incorporated since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Oct. 14, 2026 2027 Kenworth T680, 2027 Kenworth T880, 2027 Kenworth W900 and 4 more models recall: Bunk Restraint Webbing Not Secured Properly
- Sept. 1, 2026 2027 Peterbilt 548 recall: Delayed Brake Timing/FMVSS 121
- 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
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning December 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 26PACJ.
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 T270 2022-2023
- Kenworth T280 2022-2027
- Kenworth T370 2022-2023
- Kenworth T380 2023-2027
- Kenworth T480 2023-2027
- Peterbilt 536 2023-2027
- Peterbilt 537 2023-2027
- Peterbilt 548 2022-2027
- Peterbilt 567 2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V700000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 21, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 26,729 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26PACJ |
| “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