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Kenworth affected trucks, equipped with paccar mx-13 engines and Delco-Remy 40si alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.

NHTSA campaign 15V-270 · Reported May 8, 2015 · 1,494 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Kenworth T680, T880, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1,494
REMEDY
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

PACCAR Incorporated reported a problem with the electrical system alternator/generator/regulator. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The affected trucks, equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines and Delco-Remy 40SI alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

WHAT TO DO

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-270.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2014–2016Kenworth T680
2014–2016Kenworth T880
2011–2016Peterbilt 386
2011–2016Peterbilt 389
2011–2016Peterbilt 567
2011–2016Peterbilt 579
2011–2016Peterbilt 587

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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