NHTSA recall 26V544000
Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
Kenworth T680 and 5 more
Reported Aug 21, 2026811 vehicles affectedPACCAR IncorporatedMaker’s number 26PACEBuilt Mar 19, 2026 – Jul 16, 2026
The 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.
The risk
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy
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.