PETERBILT 520 2019: ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V282000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 520 | 2019 |
| 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
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.
An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
