2027 Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880, Kenworth W990 +more: Seats recall
NHTSA campaign 26V544000 · 811 units potentially affected · filed Aug 21, 2026
Seats & beltsFree replacement
811units affected
Seats & beltssystem
Aug 21, 2026report filed
Oct 16, 2026owner letters
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What's wrong
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.
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Why it matters
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
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The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V544000
- Manufacturer no.
- 26PACE
- Manufacturer
- Paccar Incorporated
- Component
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- Units affected
- 811
- Report received
- Aug 21, 2026
- Owner letters
- Oct 16, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
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