The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V282000·Announced 2019-04-09

Peterbilt 520 Recall: Undersized Wires May Cause Engine Shutdown

PACCAR is recalling 2017-2020 Peterbilt 520 trucks because undersized wires may overheat and melt, potentially causing an unexpected engine shutdown and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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) that can lead to an unexpected engine shutdown, which the source explicitly states can increase the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2017-2020 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where undersized wires in the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center (PDC) harness may overheat and melt. This condition can result in an unexpected engine shutdown.

An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on August 6, 2019. PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the main power wire to the PDC with a wire of the correct size, free of charge.

Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBB. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT 520
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
5,051

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 (1)

  • 520

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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