PACCAR recalls 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, 589 and Kenworth T680, T880, W990 vehicles over seat ventilation short circuit
The seat ventilation harness may be missing heat-shrink, which can cause a short circuit and increases the risk of a fire.
What to do
Dealers will replace the harnesses free of charge. Owners may call Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888, and should mention recall number 26PACE.
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Recall details
- Product
- Peterbilt 589, W990, T880 and 3 more 2027
- Company
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Hazard
- A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 811 vehicles
- Owner notification
- October 16, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 21, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V544000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26PACE
- Model years: 2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- Defect
- 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.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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