Peterbilt recall: Engine
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. Due to undersized wires, the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center (PDC) harness may overheat and melt, possibly resulting in an engine shutdown.
What could happen
An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the main power wire to the PDC with a wire of the correct size, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBB.
Vehicles covered
- Peterbilt 520 2017–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V282000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 9, 2019
- Owners notified
- Aug 6, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,051
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 17, 2016 to Mar 4, 2019
- Part
- Engine; Electrical system
- Maker's own recall number
- 19PBB
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Jan 19, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting Jun 26, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Dec 9, 2024
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Dec 3, 2024
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Jun 12, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.