2018 Peterbilt 579 | 2015 Peterbilt 365 | 2020 Peterbilt 365 | 2019 Peterbilt 365 | 2017 Peterbilt 365 | 2018 Peterbilt 389 | 2015 Peterbilt 389 | 2020 Peterbilt 567 | 2016 Peterbilt 365 | 2019 Peterbilt 567 | 2017 Peterbilt 567 | 2017 Peterbilt 579 | 2020 Peterbilt 579 | 2015 Peterbilt 567 | 2016 Peterbilt 567 | 2018 Peterbilt 567 | 2016 Peterbilt 389 | 2015 Peterbilt 579 | 2019 Peterbilt 389 | 2020 Peterbilt 389 — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Published March 4, 2020 · Recall initiated: March 4, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V130000, published March 4, 2020. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2018 Peterbilt 579 | 2015 Peterbilt 365 | 2020 Peterbilt 365 | 2019 Peterbilt 365 | 2017 Peterbilt 365 | 2018 Peterbilt 389 | 2015 Peterbilt 389 | 2020 Peterbilt 567 | 2016 Peterbilt 365 | 2019 Peterbilt 567 | 2017 Peterbilt 567 | 2017 Peterbilt 579 | 2020 Peterbilt 579 | 2015 Peterbilt 567 | 2016 Peterbilt 567 | 2018 Peterbilt 567 | 2016 Peterbilt 389 | 2015 Peterbilt 579 | 2019 Peterbilt 389 | 2020 Peterbilt 389 — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PETERBILT
- Model
- 579
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2018 PETERBILT 579 | 2015 PETERBILT 365 | 2020 PETERBILT 365 | 2019 PETERBILT 365 | 2017 PETERBILT 365 | 2018 PETERBILT 389 | 2015 PETERBILT 389 | 2020 PETERBILT 567 | 2016 PETERBILT 365 | 2019 PETERBILT 567 | 2017 PETERBILT 567 | 2017 PETERBILT 579 | 2020 PETERBILT 579 | 2015 PETERBILT 567 | 2016 PETERBILT 567 | 2018 PETERBILT 567 | 2016 PETERBILT 389 | 2015 PETERBILT 579 | 2019 PETERBILT 389 | 2020 PETERBILT 389
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Peterbilt 579 | 2015 Peterbilt 365 | 2020 Peterbilt 365 | 2019 Peterbilt 365 | 2017 Peterbilt 365 | 2018 Peterbilt 389 | 2015 Peterbilt 389 | 2020 Peterbilt 567 | 2016 Peterbilt 365 | 2019 Peterbilt 567 | 2017 Peterbilt 567 | 2017 Peterbilt 579 | 2020 Peterbilt 579 | 2015 Peterbilt 567 | 2016 Peterbilt 567 | 2018 Peterbilt 567 | 2016 Peterbilt 389 | 2015 Peterbilt 579 | 2019 Peterbilt 389 | 2020 Peterbilt 389 — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V130000 on March 4, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PETERBILT. Model: 579.