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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Peterbilt trucks with a left-hand under-hood jumper terminal may have a positive battery jumper terminal cable that is too long. The cable can rub against the left front suspension spring, which can wear through the insulation and cause an electrical short circuit.
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Owners of affected vehicles should look for a notice from PACCAR and check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls. If you have questions, you can contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and reference recall number 20PBA.
The remedy is free. Dealers will inspect the battery jumper terminal cables and replace them as necessary at no charge to the owner.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Peterbilt 365 | 201520162017201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt 389 | 201520162017201820192020 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 201520162017201820192020 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 201520162017201820192020 |