Recall
Peterbilt 579 — 20V130000
NHTSA ID
20V130000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
579
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2020-03-04
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
35,671
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
20PBA
Summary
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.
Consequence
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.