Truck Recalls: How to Check Your Truck and Trailer
By iAgency
A recall notice is not bad news. It means a maker found a problem and will fix it for free. Several new recalls now cover popular trucks and trailers, including Kenworth and Peterbilt models with Cummins L9 engines and new Great Dane and Wabash van trailers. None of the makers has reported injuries. A quick check today can help you get the free repair, avoid a breakdown and keep your truck earning.
Key takeaways
Nearly 27,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks are recalled, per NHTSA, for a Cummins L9 fuel hose that can come loose.
Great Dane and Wabash have recalled model-year 2027 van trailers for landing gear welds and wheel bearing grease.
The announced fixes are free. Owner letters go out from late November through late December.
You can check any VIN for free on the NHTSA recall site, up to 100 VINs at a time.
The truck recall: Cummins L9 fuel hose
In September, Cummins filed a recall for 39,052 L9 engines with a remote fuel filter, built between December 2020 and April 2026. A fuel hose can separate from its fitting. That can cause a fuel leak and cut fuel to the engine, which could make the engine stall. Cummins estimates only about 3% of the engines have the bad hose.
Paccar followed with its own recall (NHTSA campaign 26V700) for nearly 27,000 trucks. Land Line reported these models are included:
Kenworth T270 and T370 (2022-23), T280 (2022-27), and T380 and T480 (2023-27)
Peterbilt 548 (2022-27), 536 and 537 (2023-27), and 567 (2025)
Daimler Truck North America also recalled a few thousand Freightliner trucks and chassis with the same engine. Paccar will replace the fuel hoses at no cost, and owner letters are expected around Dec. 20. Warning signs include a diesel smell, a visible leak or a low fuel pressure warning. If you notice any of these, have the truck checked before your next run. Peterbilt owners can call 940-591-4220. Kenworth owners can call 425-828-5888.
The trailer recalls: Great Dane and Wabash
Great Dane. Nearly 7,000 model-year 2027 Everest and Champion van trailers are recalled (NHTSA 26V708). Welds on the landing gear k-brace can fail, and the landing gear could collapse. Great Dane estimates about 10% are affected. A related recall (26E074) covers nearly 1,000 landing gear assemblies sold separately. The fix is a free inspection and k-brace replacement. Letters go out Dec. 18 and Dec. 22. Customer service: 877-369-3493.
Wabash. Nearly 500 model-year 2027 van trailers may have the wrong wheel bearing grease (NHTSA 26V683). The wheel end could seize and lock up, which can make the trailer hard to control. Dealers will replace the grease at no cost. Letters are set to mail Nov. 25. Customer service: 765-771-5404.
How to check your VIN in five minutes
You do not need to wait for a letter. The free NHTSA recall lookup lets you search by VIN:
Find the VIN. It is on your registration card and often on your insurance card. Each trailer has its own VIN, too.
Search each unit. Enter the 17-character VIN for every truck and trailer. Small fleets can enter up to 100 VINs at once.
Set up alerts. NHTSA's free SaferCar app can alert you when a new recall matches your equipment.
Check again later. NHTSA says some new recalls may not list every VIN yet. It suggests checking at least twice a year.
You can also call your dealer with your VIN. Book the repair when you have a slow day so the downtime does not cost you a load.
What recalls mean for your insurance and inspections
A recall repair is free, but a breakdown on the road is not. A seized wheel end or a fuel leak can lead to a tow, a missed delivery or a crash. Fixing known problems early protects your safety record and your equipment.
Keep the paperwork. Save the recall notice and the dealer's repair order with your maintenance records. Good records help at roadside inspections and if you ever file a claim.
Know your equipment coverage. Physical damage coverage helps pay to repair your own truck after a covered loss. Ask how your policy treats damage linked to a mechanical defect, since terms vary.
Pulling someone else's trailer? Ask the trailer owner to confirm open recalls are fixed before you hook up.
Use free safety help. Our risk control services can help you build a simple maintenance and recall routine for your fleet.
If something does go wrong, our claim services team can help you through the next steps. Want a second look at your coverage? Start an online quote and we will review it with you.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my truck is under recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or ask your dealer. Owners on file will also get a letter from the maker.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. For the Paccar, Great Dane and Wabash recalls, the makers say the fix is free.
Can I keep driving a truck with an open recall?
It depends on the problem. If you smell diesel, see a leak or get a low fuel pressure warning, have the truck checked before you drive it again.
Do trailers get recalls too?
Yes. Trailers have their own VINs, and you can check them on the NHTSA site the same way you check a truck.
About iAgency
iAgency is a commercial trucking insurance agency for owner-operators, small fleets and the partners who support them, including dispatchers, factoring companies and accountants. Call or text 469-501-1071, email coi@iagency.biz for certificates, or get an online quote.
Source: Land Line, Smell diesel? Check if your Kenworth or Peterbilt is under recall (Oct. 28, 2026) and Great Dane, Wabash recalls target defects that could drop or stop trailers (Oct. 30, 2026). Recall details checked against NHTSA, including the Cummins L9 recall report 26E066 (Sept. 28, 2026).
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