PACCAR Recalls Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Due to Fire Risk
PACCAR is recalling specific Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because alternator cables may chafe against a metal line, creating a fire risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical wiring chafing) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, and T880 trucks, as well as 2011-2016 Peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks. The affected vehicles were manufactured between December 13, 2010, and April 20, 2015, and are equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines and Delco-Remy 40SI alternators.
The recall addresses a defect where the alternator charge cables may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line. If the cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, which increases the risk of a fire.
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line free of charge. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's recall numbers are 15KWE and 515-F.
The recalled product
- Product
- PETERBILT, KENWORTH 567, 579, 587, T660
- Brand
- PETERBILT
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Category
- Vehicle — Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,494
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (8)
- 567
- 579
- 587
- T660
- T680
- 386
- 389
- T880
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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