PACCAR Incorporated: Electrical System:Wiring:Power Distribution Module/Ipdm (2027 KENWORTH T280, 2027 KENWORTH T380, 2027 KENWORTH T480…)

Company / brand

PACCAR Incorporated

Product

2027 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

Reason / hazard

A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do (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.

Distribution / sold at

Potentially affected: 5925

Defect

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."

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM

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