Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Seats
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T680 2027
- Kenworth T880 2027
- Kenworth W990 2027
- Peterbilt 567 2027
- Peterbilt 579 2027
- Peterbilt 589 2027
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V544000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 21, 2026
- Owners notified
- Oct 16, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 811
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 19, 2026 to Jul 16, 2026
- Part
- Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
- Maker's own recall number
- 26PACE
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Seat belts Oct 14, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Jul 27, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Service brakes, air Jul 8, 2026
- Kenworth recall: Electrical system Sep 2, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting Jun 26, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.