PETERBILT

3 recalls on record · Last recall: Aug 21, 2026

Safety Score

92/100

Excellent

Based on recall frequency and severity over the past 3 years, with older recalls weighted less.

Severity Breakdown

Class I — Serious

Class II — Moderate

Class III — Low Risk

Unclassified

Recall Timeline

NHTSAAug 21, 2026

PETERBILT 589 (2027) — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

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.

NHTSAJul 27, 2026

PETERBILT 548 (2027) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM

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."

NHTSAJul 8, 2026

PETERBILT 579 (2026–2027) — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Peterbilt 579 and 2027 Kenworth T680 tractors. The trailer air connection quick release (QR) valve in the air brake system may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause the trailer to become unstable after the driver applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

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