The recall potentially covers 26,729 trucks
PACCAR reported a safety recall to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for 26,729 potentially affected Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. NHTSA identifies the campaign as 26V-700, while PACCAR uses recall number 26PACJ. A truck’s make, model and model year place it within the general population described by the filing, but only a VIN check or manufacturer confirmation establishes whether a particular unit is included.
Nine model lines and several production years are listed
The recall covers certain 2022–2023 Kenworth T270 and T370 trucks; 2022–2027 Kenworth T280 and Peterbilt 548 trucks; 2023–2027 Kenworth T380 and T480 and Peterbilt 536 and 537 trucks; and certain 2025 Peterbilt 567 trucks. Not every vehicle bearing one of those model names is necessarily affected, so fleets should not schedule or clear repairs from a model list alone.
A separated hose can create fire and crash risks
The remote fuel-filter hoses may separate from their fittings. The resulting fuel leak can create a fire risk when an ignition source is present, and an engine stall can increase crash risk. Drivers should treat a fuel odor, visible wetness or dripping near the fuel system, an unexpected loss of power, or an engine stall as a safety issue rather than attempting to finish the route.
The repair will be performed without charge
The recall remedy calls for dealers to replace the fuel hoses free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to begin mailing December 20, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and reference PACCAR recall 26PACJ. Fleets do not need to wait for a mailed letter to check VINs or contact an authorized dealer about remedy status and scheduling.
VIN verification matters more than the headline count
NHTSA’s recall lookup can show whether a specific VIN has an unrepaired recall, although recently announced campaigns may take time to populate completely. Fleet managers should compare the VIN in the lookup with the vehicle record, confirm coverage and repair availability with the manufacturer or dealer, and retain the repair order and completion record. A general model search does not prove that an individual truck has or has not received the remedy.
Driver and fleet takeaway
Run the VINs of all listed Kenworth and Peterbilt models through NHTSA’s official recall lookup and the appropriate manufacturer system, then track open units by VIN, location, dealer appointment and completion date. Add the affected fuel-hose area to maintenance attention without replacing manufacturer instructions with an improvised inspection or repair. If a driver smells fuel, sees a leak or experiences an engine stall, stop in the safest available location, shut down when safe, keep ignition sources away, notify dispatch and emergency services as conditions require, and arrange qualified inspection or towing. Do not return the truck to service until the cause is identified and the vehicle is safe to operate.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Recall Campaign 26V-700
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