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NHTSARecalled Aug 4, 2021 · #21V609000

Insufficiently Crimped Wires In ePowertrain

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Description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 220 vehicles equipped with Meritor 14Xe ePowertrains. The stator assembly wires may have been insufficiently crimped, causing high resistance, overheating, and preventing the high voltage system from starting. A loss of power to the system may cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Insufficiently Crimped Wires In ePowertrain
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

PACCAR has already inspected and replaced the stator parts on the affected vehicles. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBH.

View the official CPSC notice