Recall 20V130000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Defect in 2015-2020 PETERBILT 579
RECALL This recall affects up to 35,671 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V130000 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Vehicles Affected | 35,671 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2015 PETERBILT 365, 2015 PETERBILT 389, 2015 PETERBILT 567, 2015 PETERBILT 579, 2016 PETERBILT 365, 2016 PETERBILT 567, 2016 PETERBILT 389, 2016 PETERBILT 579, 2017 PETERBILT 365, 2017 PETERBILT 567, 2017 PETERBILT 579, 2017 PETERBILT 389, 2018 PETERBILT 579, 2018 PETERBILT 389, 2018 PETERBILT 567, 2018 PETERBILT 365, 2019 PETERBILT 365, 2019 PETERBILT 567, 2019 PETERBILT 389, 2019 PETERBILT 579, 2020 PETERBILT 365, 2020 PETERBILT 567, 2020 PETERBILT 579, 2020 PETERBILT 389
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Defect Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood jumper terminal (option code 2539410). The positive battery jumper terminal cable may be too long, allowing it to chafe against the left front suspension spring and result in an electrical short circuit.
Safety Consequence
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery jumper terminal cables, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20PBA.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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