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- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- Problem
- 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 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain heavy-duty trucks have a front seat ventilation (heater/cooler) harness that may be missing heat-shrink tubing. Without this protective covering, the wiring can short circuit.
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the repair completed as soon as possible.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will replace the seat ventilation harnesses at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2026. You can also contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888, and reference PACCAR recall number 26PACE. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth T680 | 2027 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T880 | 2027 |
| Kenworth W990 | 2027 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2027 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2027 |
| Peterbilt 589 | 2027 |