# PACCAR Incorporated: Seat Ventilation Harness Can Cause Short Circuit (26V544000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Subject | Seat Ventilation Harness Can Cause Short Circuit |
| NHTSA ID | 26V544000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26PACE |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Units potentially affected | 811 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the harnesses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were  mailed October 16, 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. |

## Why this score
- 811 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V544000). 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.