2027 Peterbilt 548 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2027 Peterbilt 548. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2027 Peterbilt 548
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Proportioning relay valve (service brakes)
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…
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…
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Power distribution module/ipdm (electrical system)
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…
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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2027 Peterbilt 548. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Peterbilt 548 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Peterbilt 548 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 548 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Peterbilt 548 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 548 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 548 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 548 | 13 | 1 |
| 2025 Peterbilt 548 | 7 | 1 |
| 2026 Peterbilt 548 | 3 | 0 |
| 2027 Peterbilt 548 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2027 Peterbilt 548
How do I know if my 2027 Peterbilt 548 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2027 Peterbilt 548; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Peterbilt dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 26V485000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.