2022–2027 Kenworth & Peterbilt (9 models) Fuel System Recall 26V700000 (Kenworth 26PACJ)

NHTSA recall 26V700000 (Kenworth recall 26PACJ) covers about 26,729 2022–2027 Kenworth & Peterbilt (9 models) vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Oct 21, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V700000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

26,729
vehicles affected (potential)
2022–2027
model years
Oct 21, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Fuel system

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T370, T270, 2022-2027 Kenworth T280, Peterbilt 548, 2023-2027 Kenworth T480, T380, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 2025 Peterbilt 567 vehicles. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning December 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 26PACJ.

Status: NHTSA’s record does not list an owner-notification date yet.

Kenworth recall number 26PACJ

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V700000 as 26PACJ. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26PACJ 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 T2702022–2023—
Kenworth T2802022–2027—
Kenworth T3702022–2023—
Kenworth T3802023–2027—
Kenworth T4802023–2027—
Peterbilt 5362023–2027—
Peterbilt 5372023–2027—
Peterbilt 5482022–2027—
Peterbilt 5672025—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Oct 21, 2026
Owner notification
Not listed yet
Build dates covered
Apr 20, 2021 to Apr 9, 2026
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
PACCAR Incorporated

Check your VIN for 26V700000

  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 26V700000 is open, call any Kenworth dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V700000 or 26PACJ). 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 26V700000?

NHTSA recall 26V700000 (Kenworth recall 26PACJ) covers about 26,729 2022–2027 Kenworth & Peterbilt (9 models) vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Oct 21, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T370, T270, 2022-2027 Kenworth T280, Peterbilt 548, 2023-2027 Kenworth T480, T380, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 2025 Peterbilt 567 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V700000?

NHTSA's record for 26V700000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases 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 26V700000?

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 26V700000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge." NHTSA’s record does not list an owner-notification date yet. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Kenworth recall number for 26V700000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26PACJ. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26PACJ) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V700000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V700000, 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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