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VehicleMay 8, 20151,494 affected

Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured December 13, 2010, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines and Delco-Remy 40SI alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.

What could happen

If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line, free of charge. PACCAR issued an interim notification to owners on July 10, 2015. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 15KWE and 515-F.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
15V270000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Paccar Incorporated
Reported to NHTSA
May 8, 2015
Owners notified
Sep 16, 2015
Vehicles or items affected
1,494
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Dec 13, 2010 to Apr 20, 2015
Part
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Maker's own recall number
15KWE and 515-F

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.

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