2027 Kenworth & Peterbilt (12 models) Electrical System Recall 26V485000 (Kenworth 26PACD)

NHTSA recall 26V485000 (Kenworth recall 26PACD) covers about 5,925 2027 Kenworth & Peterbilt (12 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jul 27, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V485000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

5,925
vehicles affected (potential)
2027
model years
Jul 27, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system (wiring, power distribution module/ipdm)

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 and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Sep 22, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Kenworth recall number 26PACD

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V485000 as 26PACD. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26PACD recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Kenworth T2802027—
Kenworth T3802027—
Kenworth T4802027—
Kenworth T6802027—
Kenworth T8802027—
Kenworth W9902027—
Peterbilt 5362027—
Peterbilt 5372027—
Peterbilt 5482027—
Peterbilt 5672027—
Peterbilt 5792027—
Peterbilt 5892027—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jul 27, 2026
Owner notification
Sep 22, 2026
Build dates covered
Jun 8, 2026 to Jul 13, 2026
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
PACCAR Incorporated
Safety standard (FMVSS)
103

Check your VIN for 26V485000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V485000 is open, call any Kenworth dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V485000 or 26PACD). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V485000?

NHTSA recall 26V485000 (Kenworth recall 26PACD) covers about 5,925 2027 Kenworth & Peterbilt (12 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jul 27, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V485000?

NHTSA's record for 26V485000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V485000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Kenworth dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V485000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect the PDC serial numbers, and replace the PDC boxes as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Sep 22, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Kenworth recall number for 26V485000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26PACD. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26PACD) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V485000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V485000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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