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NHTSA·Commercial vehicles·July 27, 2026

PACCAR recalls 2027 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles over oil in power distribution center box

The power distribution center box may be contaminated with oil, which could cause a loss of drive power, ABS function, exterior lighting, windshield wipers or the defogging system and raise the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the power distribution center serial numbers and replace the boxes as necessary, free of charge. Owners may call Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888.

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Recall details

Product
Kenworth T880, W990, T280 and 9 more 2027
Company
PACCAR Incorporated
Hazard
A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Units
5,925 vehicles
Owner notification
September 22, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
July 27, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V485000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 26PACD
  • Model years: 2027

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM
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."
Consequence
A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
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.

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