Kenworth and Peterbilt recall 26V-485: Oil Contaminated Power Distribution Center/FMVSS 103
A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Campaign facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V485000 (26V-485)
- Manufacturer number
- 26PACD
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Report received
- July 27, 2026
- Component
- Electrical system:wiring:power distribution module/ipdm
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,925
- Model years
- 2027
- Built between
- June 8, 2026 and July 13, 2026
- Owner letters
- September 22, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- The manufacturer
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 103
- Remedy completion rate
- 10.68% (latest quarterly report)
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."
The risk
A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Why electrical defects matter: A short circuit is a fire risk and a module fault can switch off systems the driver depends on.
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.
About the electrical system
Electrical campaigns cover wiring, fuses, connectors, control modules, batteries and software across the vehicle.
Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-485
- Kenworth T280 2027
- Kenworth T380 2027
- Kenworth T480 2027
- Kenworth T680 2027
- Kenworth T880 2027
- Kenworth W990 2027
- Peterbilt 536 2027
- Peterbilt 537 2027
- Peterbilt 548 2027
- Peterbilt 567 2027
- Peterbilt 579 2027
- Peterbilt 589 2027
What to do
- Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s lookup (below) to confirm that your vehicle is included and that the repair has not already been done.
- Call a dealer for the brand and book the repair. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V-485 and the manufacturer’s number 26PACD.
- If you notice burning smells, flickering power or warning lamps, have the vehicle checked before continuing to use it.
- Safety recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the manufacturer’s dealers. If you already paid for this repair yourself, ask the manufacturer about reimbursement and keep your receipt.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every vehicle of a model year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
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The official record
This page reproduces the campaign as filed with NHTSA. The NHTSA record is authoritative — if anything here differs, follow the agency.
Open campaign 26V-485 on NHTSA.gov