2027 Peterbilt 589 Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

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Seat belts: rear/other: webbingReported October 14, 2026 · 310 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.

Recall number 26V674000 · Recall details

Seats: front assembly: seat heater/coolerReported August 21, 2026 · 811 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.

Recall number 26V544000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: power distribution module/ipdmReported July 27, 2026 · 5,925 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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 number 26V485000 · Recall details

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Is the 2027 Peterbilt 589 reliable?

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How many recalls does the 2027 Peterbilt 589 have?

3 recalls, covering seat belts, seats and electrical system.

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