PACCAR recalls 2022–2027 Kenworth and Peterbilt T380, 548, T480 and other models over fuel hoses that may separate
The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall, which raises the risk of a fire if there is an ignition source and the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the fuel hoses free of charge. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888, and should cite recall number 26PACJ.
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Recall details
- Product
- Kenworth T380, 548, T480 and 6 more 2022–2027
- Company
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Hazard
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 26,729 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 21, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V700000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26PACJ
- Model years: 2022–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Defect
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T370, T270, 2022-2027 Kenworth T280, Peterbilt 548, 2023-2027 Kenworth T480, T380, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 2025 Peterbilt 567 vehicles. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning December 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 26PACJ.
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