Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680 and 8 more (2027): Electrical system
Recall 26V485000 · Jul 27, 2026 · PACCAR Incorporated
5,925
vehicles affected
5,925
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V485000
- Date
- Jul 27, 2026
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 5,925
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring > Power distribution module/ipdm
- Model years
- 2027
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
12 models, 12 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V485000?
12 models: Kenworth T280 (2027), Kenworth T380 (2027), Kenworth T480 (2027) and 9 more, about 5,925 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V485000?
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.
What can happen?
A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.