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."
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Identifiers in this source record
2027 KENWORTH T880Manufacturer campaign: 26PACDPart: P27-1298-0101Part: P27-1297-01012027 KENWORTH W9902027 KENWORTH T2802027 KENWORTH T4802027 PETERBILT 5362027 PETERBILT 5372027 PETERBILT 5672027 PETERBILT 5892027 KENWORTH T3802027 KENWORTH T6802027 PETERBILT 5792027 PETERBILT 548Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Official 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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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2027 KENWORTH T880
- Brand or manufacturer
- KENWORTH
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V485000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety