Owners filed 1 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the electrical system. It has been recalled 3 times.
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Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler26V544000
Filed Aug 21, 2026811 vehiclesPaccar Incorporated
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.
Risk. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy. 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.
Electrical System › Wiring › Power Distribution Module/Ipdm26V485000
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."
Risk. A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Quick Release Valve26V442000
Filed Jul 8, 20268 vehiclesPaccar Incorporated
Defect. PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Peterbilt 579 and 2027 Kenworth T680 tractors. The trailer air connection quick release (QR) valve in the air brake system may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause the trailer to become unstable after the driver applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk. An incorrectly installed quick release valve that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Paccar inspected and reinstalled the valves, as necessary, free of charge. All affected tractors have been repaired and therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. 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 26PACC.
What owners reported
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Electrical System
Filed Sep 11, 2026TN
On XXX, while operating a 2027 Kenworth T680, VIN [XXX], at approximately 64 mph on [XXX], the truck experienced a sudden electrical and control-system failure while in motion. The steering became extremely difficult or unresponsive, and the wheels or brakes appeared to lock, creating an immediate risk of a serious collision. I was able to bring the vehicle to a stop without striking another vehicle. Following the incident, the instrument panel displayed multiple “Data Error” messages, an ABS warning, traction-control warning, Predictive Cruise Fault, and missing engine RPM, oil, coolant, torque and boost information. The electronic parking brake would not release even though both air systems displayed approximately 100 PSI and the transmission displayed Neutral. The truck could not be safely driven and was towed to Youngstown Kenworth Inc, [XXX]. The dealership has verbally advised that the ECM, or control module identified by the repair shop as the ECM, is not connecting or communicating with the truck. The vehicle remains out of service pending diagnosis and repair. The truck’s manufacturing label is dated XXX. NHTSA recall 26V485000, PACCAR campaign 26PACD, covers certain 2027 [XXX] T680 tractors produced from XXX. That recall concerns possible oil contamination in the Power Distribution Center, which can cause loss of power to the engine, ABS, exterior lighting, windshield wipers or defrost system. I request that NHTSA document and investigate this incident and determine
No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Aug 21, 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.