Peterbilt 388 (2015) – 15V456000

Defect Description For Recall

Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, And 587 Trucks Manufactured January 13, 2011, To April 20, 2015. The Affected Trucks, Equipped With Extended-Body Leece Neville Alternators, Have Alternator Charge Cables That May Chafe Against A Formed Metal Freon Discharge Line.

Make Of Vehicle

PETERBILT

Model Of Vehicle

388

Year

2015

Recall Campaign Number

15V456000

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

Peterbilt Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Reroute The Alternator Charge Cable Away From The Metal Freon Line And Install A Plastic Insulator On The Cable End, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 23, 2015. Owners May Contact Peterbilt Customer Service At 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt’S Number For This Recall Is 715-K.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Start Of Manufacture

20110131

End Of Manufacture

20150420

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

288

Date Owners Notified

20150923

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Date Report Received

20150722

Make Campaign Number

715-K

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard