Vehicle recall 26V544000 · August 21, 2026
Peterbilt 567, Peterbilt 579 and 4 more models
The seat ventilation harness may be missing heat-shrink, resulting in a short circuit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the harnesses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 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 26PACE.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V544000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 21, 2026
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26PACE
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 811
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T680 (2027): 2027
- Kenworth T880 (2027): 2027
- Kenworth W990 (2027): 2027
- Peterbilt 567 (2027): 2027
- Peterbilt 579 (2027): 2027
- Peterbilt 589 (2027): 2027
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kenworth dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.