2019 PETERBILT 579 RECALL - #20V130000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2019 PETERBILT 579 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
3/4/2020 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
4/30/2020 |
| # Affected |
35,671 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2019 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2019 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2019 PETERBILT 579 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2019 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2019 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2019 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2019 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2019 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2019 PETERBILT 579 Recall for STEERING, CRITICAL FASTENERS
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