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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 26V544📅 Aug 24, 2026

2027 Kenworth T680 & 2027 Kenworth T880 + 4 more recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V544000
Manufacturer recall #
26PACE
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
811
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 16, 2026
Built
Mar 19, 2026 – Jul 16, 2026
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V544 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V544?

2027 Kenworth T680 & 2027 Kenworth T880 + 4 more. 811 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kenworth dealer to book the free repair.