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2027 Kenworth T680, 2027 Kenworth T880, 2027 Kenworth W990 and 3 other models Recall: Seat ventilation harness may be missing heat-shrink, resulting in a short…

NHTSA campaign 26V544000 · Seats · filed Aug 21, 2026 · verified Aug 28, 2026

Units reported
811
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Risk
Fire
Owner letters
Expected Oct 20, 2026

The defect

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.

The risk

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

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The fix — what to do

Dealers will replace the harnesses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 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 25PACE.

Affected vehicles

Related recalls

All Kenworth T680 recalls → · All Kenworth recalls →

Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V544000 (manufacturer number 25PACE). Data last verified Aug 28, 2026.