Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #20V130000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V130000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting 2015-2020 peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood jumper terminal (option code 2539410) Includes 35,671 affected units, Underhood Battery Jumper Cable May Short Circuit, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2015-2020 peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood jumper terminal (option code 2539410)
Defect Summary
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2015-2020 peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood jumper terminal (option code 2539410). the positive battery jumper terminal cable may be too long, allowing it to chafe against the left front suspension spring and result in an electrical short circuit.
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery jumper terminal cables, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began april 30, 2020. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's number for this recall is 20pba.