2027 Peterbilt 589 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 open recalls for the 2027 Peterbilt 589. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 21, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Wiring Power Distribution Module/Ipdm

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM

What's wrong:
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."
Risk:
A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 26V485000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jul 27, 2026.

Front Assembly Seat Heater/Cooler

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

What's wrong:
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.
Risk:
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 26V544000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Aug 21, 2026.

Rear/Other Webbing

NEW

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:WEBBING

What's wrong:
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, 589, Kenworth T680, T880, W900, and W990 vehicles. The belt restraint webbing for the sleeper bunk was not secured properly during manufacturing.
Risk:
A bunk restraint with improperly secured webbing may fail to adequately restrain vehicle occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do:
Dealers will inspect and replace the bunk restraints, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACH.

NHTSA campaign 26V674000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Oct 14, 2026.

How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Peterbilt dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

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