The defect
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.
The remedy
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 own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenworth T280 | 2027 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenworth T380 | 2027 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenworth T480 | 2027 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenworth T680 | 2027 | 1 | 4 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2027 | 0 | 3 |
| Kenworth W990 | 2027 | 0 | 3 |
| Peterbilt 536 | 2027 | 0 | 1 |
| Peterbilt 537 | 2027 | 0 | 1 |
| Peterbilt 548 | 2027 | 0 | 2 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2027 | 0 | 3 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2027 | 0 | 4 |
| Peterbilt 589 | 2027 | 0 | 3 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2026
113 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the electrical system; PACCAR Incorporated filed 154 campaigns in all.
| 26V686000 20 Oct 2026 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 26V681000 16 Oct 2026 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 26V680000 16 Oct 2026 | Alliance RV, LLC |
| 26V672000 13 Oct 2026 | K.Z., Inc. |
| 26V653000 6 Oct 2026 | Ford Motor Company |
| 26V652000 6 Oct 2026 | E-One Incorporated |
| 26V644000 5 Oct 2026 | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
| 26V645000 5 Oct 2026 | Motor Coach Industries, Inc |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026