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