NHTSA safety recall

Recall 26V485000 · manufacturer campaign 26PACD

Electrical System › Wiring › Power Distribution Module/ipdm — Kenworth, Peterbilt · reported 27 Jul 2026 · 5,925 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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 fix

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 campaign
26V485000
Manufacturer campaign
26PACD
Filed by
Paccar Incorporated
Report received
27 Jul 2026
Owners notified
22 Sep 2026
Potentially affected
5,925

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2027 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

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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