PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365
— Recall Campaign #15V456000
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured January 13, 2011, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with extended-body Leece Neville alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 288 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V456000
| Manufacturer: | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 22, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V456000 |
| Units affected: | 288 |
- Description:
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured January 13, 2011, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with extended-body Leece Neville alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.
- Consequeces:
- If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line and install a plastic insulator on the cable end, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 715-K.
- 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.