2026 Kenworth T280

PACCAR Incorporated has issued a safety recall covering 2026 Kenworth T280, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was reported on October 21, 2026 and affects approximately 26,729 vehicles. Vehicle safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the NHTSA record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers 2026 Kenworth T280, with approximately 26,729 vehicles affected. The company behind the recall is PACCAR Incorporated, based in Nationwide. The NHTSA describes the product as: “2026 Kenworth T280; 2025 Kenworth T480; 2024 Peterbilt 537; 2024 Peterbilt 548; 2023 Kenworth T480; 2027 Kenworth T380; 2023 Peterbilt 536; 2023 Peterbilt 548; 2024 Peterbilt 536; 2027 Peterbilt 536; 2022 Peterbilt 548; 2026 Kenworth T380; 2027 Peterbilt 537;…”

Why was 2026 Kenworth T280 recalled?

According to the NHTSA, the stated reason for the recall is: “PACCAR Incorporated (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….”

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought 2026 Kenworth T280, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Dealers will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning December 20, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's cust…) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.

Check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN (the 17-character number on your dashboard or door jamb) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If it is, contact your dealer — safety recall repairs are performed free of charge. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public NHTSA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the NHTSA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.