A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
PACCAR is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T370, T270, 2022-2027 Kenworth T280, Peterbilt 548, 2023-2027 Kenworth T480, T380, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 2025 Peterbilt 567 vehicles. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1770147-kenworth-t380-2025-recall-fuel-system-diesel.
“2025 Kenworth T380 Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 27, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1770147-kenworth-t380-2025-recall-fuel-system-diesel. Based on NHTSA recall #26V700000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V700000).
NHTSA announced on Oct. 21, 2026, a recall of certain Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks due to fuel system defects that increase the risk of fire or crash. Dealers will replace the fuel hoses free of charge. Owner notification letters will begin mailing Dec. 20, 2026.
How to tell if you have it
Kenworth T270, 2022-2023
Kenworth T280, 2022-2027
Kenworth T370, 2022-2023
Kenworth T380, 2023-2027
Kenworth T480, 2023-2027
Peterbilt 536, 2023-2027
Peterbilt 537, 2023-2027
Peterbilt 548, 2022-2027
Peterbilt 567, 2025
What to do
Dealers will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning December 20, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888.
The hazard
The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show PACCAR Incorporated has 149 other recalls on record since 2009-03-09. Recent similar recalls include a bunk restraint hazard for the Kenworth T680 (2026-10-14), delayed brakes for the Peterbilt 548 (2026-09-01), and a seat harness fire risk for the Kenworth T680 (2026-08-21). Other recent recalls of similar products include a fuel leak fire risk for the Tiffin Phaeton (2026-10-08), a fuel leak fire risk for the Freightliner FCCC XBS (2026-10-07), and a fuel leak fire risk for the Tiffin GT1 (2026-05-26).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2022-2023 Kenworth T370 or T270, a 2022-2027 Kenworth T280, a 2023-2027 Kenworth T480 or T380, a Peterbilt 548, Peterbilt 536 or 537, or a 2025 Peterbilt 567. You will receive an owner notification letter beginning December 20, 2026.
Brand
Kenworth
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Wait for Notification
Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning December 20, 2026.
Contact Dealer or Manufacturer
Dealers will replace the fuel hoses free of charge. You may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning December 20, 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 26PACJ.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
GovInfoNow listed this recall 5 days after the agency date.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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