Peterbilt recalls 2027 Peterbilt 548 trucks over wrong-size front brake valve and hoses
The front brake valve and hoses may be the wrong size, which can delay the rear brakes from applying and releasing and slow trailer brake response, raising the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the front brake valves and hoses free of charge. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and refer to recall number 26PACF.
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Recall details
- Product
- Peterbilt 548 2027
- Company
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Hazard
- Delayed brake response time can increase the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 58 vehicles
- Owner notification
- October 21, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 1, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V567000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26PACF
- Model years: 2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:PROPORTIONING RELAY VALVE
- Defect
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 548 trucks. The front brake valve and hoses may be the incorrect size, which can delay the rear service brake application and release, as well as the trailer gladhand application times. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Consequence
- Delayed brake response time can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will replace the front brake valves and hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 21, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACF.
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