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Kenworth, Peterbilt recall 26V544000 - Seat Heater/Cooler
NHTSA · August 21, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V544000 (Kenworth, Peterbilt), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 811.
- Component: Seat Heater/Cooler.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Source ID
- 26V544000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 189 recall campaigns from PACCAR Incorporated since 2010, 5 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 811 vehicles, it is larger than 54% of the 698 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
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 are expected to be mailed October 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 26PACE.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | T680 | 2027 |
| Kenworth | T880 | 2027 |
| Kenworth | W990 | 2027 |
| Peterbilt | 567 | 2027 |
| Peterbilt | 579 | 2027 |
| Peterbilt | 589 | 2027 |
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