2026 Peterbilt 579 - Brakes
Recall Summary Certain 2026 Peterbilt 579, 2027 Kenworth T880, and 2027 Kenworth T680 trucks sold in Canada have a quick-release valve in the trailer brake system that may have been installed backwards. This could cause trailer brakes to not apply or release properly, potentially making the trailer unstable during braking. PACCAR dealers have already corrected the issue in all 12 affected vehicles by reinstalling the valve correctly.
- Recalling firm
- PACCAR
- Product
- Vehicles: 2026 PETERBILT 579, 2027 KENWORTH T880, 2027 KENWORTH T680. System: Brakes. Units affected: 12
- Reason
- Issue: On certain trucks, the quick-release valve in the trailer air brake connection may have been installed backwards. As a result, the trailer brakes may not apply or release correctly. Safety Risk: Trailer brakes that don't apply or release correctly could make the trailer unstable during braking. Corrective Actions: A PACCAR dealer has already repaired the affected trucks by correctly installing the quick-release valve.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- Canada
- Agency
- TC
- Recall date
- 2026-07-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Canada-wide
Official recall notice from TC
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/d0324413-f295-48c0-9f9b-8fa2f77a5d38