2027 Peterbilt 589 recalls and problems

The 2027 Peterbilt 589 has 3 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2027 compares

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3recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
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3 recalls

Seat Belts

Oct 14, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V674000 · 310 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Remedy

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.

Seats

Aug 21, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V544000 · 811 vehicles

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.

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.

Electrical System

Jul 27, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V485000 · 5,925 vehicles

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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

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Questions

Does the 2027 Peterbilt 589 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2027 Peterbilt 589, the latest from Oct 14, 2026 (seat belts). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2027 Peterbilt 589?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2027 Peterbilt 589.