Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System /FMVSS 121
Non-Compliance Recall
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 62
- Recall opened
- Dec 26, 2025
- Report date
- Nov 17, 2025
- Manufacturer campaign
- 25PACH
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (2)
- PETERBILT 5672026
- PETERBILT 5892026
Component / system
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026 Peterbilt 567 and 589 trucks. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk / consequence
Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACH.
Chronology of events
- Oct 1, 2025
10-01-25: Engineering Notified Safety and Compliance of issue and investigation opened
- Oct 16, 2025
10-16-25: Engineering Provided Affected Population
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- Jan 16, 2026 - Jan 16, 2026 No Dealers
- Owner notification
- Jan 16, 2026 - Jan 16, 2026 Phased Recall
Source: NHTSA campaign 25V795000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.