Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
386
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
15V270000
Component Description
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Effect Of Defect
If The Alternator Cable Rubs Through Its Insulation, An Electrical Short May Occur, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20101213
End Of Manufacture
20150420
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1494
Date Owners Notified
20150916
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20150508
Make Campaign Number
15KWE and 515-F