Paccar: Seat Ventilation Harness Can Cause Short Circuit (seats)
PACCAR is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because the seat ventilation harness may be missing heat-shrink insulation, which could cause a short circuit and increase the risk of fire. Owners will be notified by mail starting October 20, 2026, and dealers will replace the harnesses at no cost. Owners can contact Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth at 1-425-828-5888 for more information.
- Recalling firm
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Product
- Component: SEATS. 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.
- Reason
- A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Remedy: 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 26PACE.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-08-21
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/2437dbe6-c1ea-47f0-b180-8c62a3c4960c