NHTSARecalled Mar 4, 2020 · #20V130000
Underhood Battery Jumper Cable May Short Circuit
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Product details
- Product
- Underhood Battery Jumper Cable May Short Circuit
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
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What you should 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.