NHTSA safety recall
Recall 26V485000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM
PACCAR Incorporated · Reported to NHTSA Jul 27, 2026
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govWhat this recall covers
NHTSA's campaign record, quoted as published
The defect
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."
The risk
A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the PDC serial numbers, and replace the PDC boxes as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed September 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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.
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Campaign details
Identifiers and dates as filed with NHTSA
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer's campaign number
- 26PACD
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V485000
- Units potentially affected
- 5,919
- Report received
- Jul 27, 2026
- Production range
- Jun 9, 2026 – Jul 13, 2026
- Campaign type
- Vehicle
- Federal safety standard (FMVSS)
- 103
Vehicles covered
12 model years across 12 models
- Kenworth T280
- Kenworth T380
- Kenworth T480
- Kenworth T680
- Kenworth T880
- Kenworth W990
- Peterbilt 536
- Peterbilt 537
- Peterbilt 548
- Peterbilt 567
- Peterbilt 579
- Peterbilt 589
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.