# NHTSA recall 26V485000

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- Published by: NHTSA \(United States\)
- Campaign number: 26V485000
- Manufacturer's number: 26PACD
- Manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated
- Reported: 2026\-07\-27
- Owners notified: 2026\-09\-22
- Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM
- Units potentially affected: 5925
- Part numbers: P27\-1297\-0101, P27\-1298\-0101

## What is wrong

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."


## What can happen

A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.


## The remedy

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.


## Vehicles this campaign lists

- [2027 KENWORTH T280](/makes/kenworth/t280/2027/recalls.md). Built 2026\-06\-22 to 2026\-07\-13.
- [2027 KENWORTH T380](/makes/kenworth/t380/2027/recalls.md). Built 2026\-06\-22 to 2026\-07\-13.
- [2027 KENWORTH T480](/makes/kenworth/t480/2027/recalls.md). Built 2026\-06\-22 to 2026\-07\-13.
- [2027 KENWORTH T680](/makes/kenworth/t680/2027/recalls.md). Built 2026\-06\-09 to 2026\-07\-13.
- [2027 KENWORTH T880](/makes/kenworth/t880/2027/recalls.md). Built 2026\-06\-08 to 2026\-07\-13.
- [2027 KENWORTH W990](/makes/kenworth/w990/2027/recalls.md). Built 2026\-06\-09 to 2026\-07\-13.
- [2027 PETERBILT 536](/makes/peterbilt/536/2027/recalls.md). Built 2026\-06\-23 to 2026\-07\-13.
- [2027 PETERBILT 537](/makes/peterbilt/537/2027/recalls.md). Built 2026\-06\-23 to 2026\-07\-13.
- [2027 PETERBILT 548](/makes/peterbilt/548/2027/recalls.md). Built 2026\-06\-23 to 2026\-07\-13.
- [2027 PETERBILT 567](/makes/peterbilt/567/2027/recalls.md). Built 2026\-06\-09 to 2026\-07\-13.
- [2027 PETERBILT 579](/makes/peterbilt/579/2027/recalls.md). Built 2026\-06\-09 to 2026\-07\-13.
- [2027 PETERBILT 589](/makes/peterbilt/589/2027/recalls.md). Built 2026\-06\-09 to 2026\-07\-13.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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