PETERBILT 520 2017: ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V282000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 520 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-08-06 2019-04-09 2019-04-10

Production Dates: 2016-10-17 - 2019-03-04

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19PBB

Component: ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5051

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2017-2020 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. Due to undersized wires, the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center "PDC" harness may overheat and melt, possibly resulting in an engine shutdown.

Consequence

An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the main power wire to the PDC with a wire of the correct size, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBB.

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.