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Peterbilt recall statistics

Every NHTSA recall campaign filed against Peterbilt vehicles: campaign counts, units affected, the most recalled models and the components behind them. Last synced 2026-09-18.

Peterbilt has 1 do-not-drive and 0 park-outside advisories on record. If you own an affected vehicle, check it now.
294
Recall campaigns
distinct NHTSA campaigns, all years
57
Models affected
with at least one campaign
1,962,437
Vehicles affected
manufacturer estimates, summed per campaign
1
Urgent advisories
do-not-drive & park-outside campaigns

Most recalled Peterbilt models

Peterbilt models ranked by recall campaign count
Model Campaigns Vehicles
579
60
1,508,433
567
58
1,504,928
367
54
1,284,349
PETERBILT
50
85,542
389
48
1,375,212
365
46
1,276,405
320
36
109,981
387
34
782,827
330
34
679,870
379
33
358,318

A campaign covering several models counts in full for each, so model figures overlap and are not additive; the 1,962,437 total counts each campaign once.

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Top recalled components

Vehicle components behind Peterbilt recall campaigns
Component Campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 10
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 10
STEERING 9
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL 7
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION 6

Latest Peterbilt recall campaigns

The most recent campaigns reported to NHTSA for Peterbilt vehicles.

548 2027 · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:PROPORTIONING RELAY VALVE

Sep 1, 2026 · 58 vehicles

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 548 trucks. The front brake valve and hoses may be the incorrect size, which can delay the rear service brake application and release, as well as the trail...

Campaign 26V567000

567 2027 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Aug 21, 2026 · 811 vehicles

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.

Campaign 26V544000

548 2027 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM

Jul 27, 2026 · 5,925 vehicles

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, wh...

Campaign 26V485000

579 2026 · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE

Jul 8, 2026 · 8 vehicles

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,...

Campaign 26V442000

520 2024 · STEERING

Jan 19, 2026 · 219 vehicles

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026 Kenworth L770 and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The right-hand stand-up (RHSU) configuration on the steering cross-shaft may become stressed and fail.

Campaign 26V022000

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