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2027 Peterbilt 548
The 2027 Peterbilt 548 appears in 2 NHTSA recall campaigns (service brakes, air and electrical system) and in 0 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 548 trucks. The front brake valve and hoses may be the incorrect size, which can delay the rear service brake application and release, as well as the trailer gladhand application times. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: Delayed brake response time can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake valves and hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 31, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACF.
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated (manufacturer campaign 26PACF).
Defect, as filed: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated (manufacturer campaign 26PACD).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Peterbilt 548 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 254 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | 300,223 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 358,334 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | 361,379 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 | 419,821 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 336,510 |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 61,953 |
| 2027 | 2 | 0 | 5,983 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Peterbilt 548 model years · Peterbilt: 43 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2027 Peterbilt 548 have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 26V567000, was reported to NHTSA on 1 Sep 2026 and concerns service brakes, air:controls:proportioning relay valve. Across all model years the Peterbilt 548 line has 22 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2027 Peterbilt 548?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2027 Peterbilt 548 complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.