NHTSARecalled May 8, 2015 · #15V270000
Alternator Charge Cable may Chafe
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product details
- Product
- Alternator Charge Cable may Chafe
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Model numbers
- 2016 Kenworth, T660, T680, T880, 2016 Peterbilt
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.