2027 Peterbilt 589 recalls (2)
2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2027 Peterbilt 589. Every recall repair is free at any Peterbilt dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2027 Peterbilt 589. Check your 589 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2027 Peterbilt 589 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seats · NHTSA 26V544000
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the harnesses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 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 26PACE.
Electrical System · NHTSA 26V485000
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
2027 Peterbilt 589 complaints and service bulletins
Peterbilt has issued at least 6 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (4)
- Engine (2)
- Unknown Or Other (1)
Check your 589 by VIN
Not every 2027 Peterbilt 589 is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Peterbilt dealer.