Peterbilt 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.
The short version
PACCAR Incorporated reported a problem with the 12v/24v/48v battery cables. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery jumper terminal cables, and replace them as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-130.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2015–2020 | Peterbilt 365 |
| 2015–2020 | Peterbilt 389 |
| 2015–2020 | Peterbilt 567 |
| 2015–2020 | Peterbilt 579 |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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