PETERBILT 579 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V130000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-04-30 | 2020-03-04 | 2020-03-04 |
Production Dates: 2016-01-26 - 2018-07-30
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20PBA
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 35671
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
