# PACCAR Incorporated: Oil Contaminated Power Distribution Center/FMVSS 103 (26V485000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Subject | Oil Contaminated Power Distribution Center/FMVSS 103 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V485000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26PACD |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 5925 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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." |
| Consequence | A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. |
| 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. |

## Why this score
- 5,925 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V485000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.