Component Description
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
PACCAR Incorporated
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
0
End Date Of Manufacturing
0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
35671
Date Owner Notified By MFR
0
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20200304
Record Creation Date
20200304
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Summary
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery jumper terminal cables, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 1, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20PBA.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
