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Recall 15V-456: 2012–2016 Peterbilt 365, 2012–2016 Peterbilt 367 and 7 more

PACCAR Incorporated recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Jul 22, 2015, covering about 288 vehicles.

NHTSA number
15V-456
Report date
Jul 22, 2015
Vehicles affected
288
Owners notified
Sep 23, 2015

The problem

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured January 13, 2011, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with extended-body Leece Neville alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.

The risk

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

The fix

Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line and install a plastic insulator on the cable end, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 715-K.

Notes

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerPACCAR Incorporated
ComponentElectrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number15V456000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Peterbilt 3652012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Peterbilt 3672012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Peterbilt 3842012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Peterbilt 3862012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Peterbilt 3882012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Peterbilt 3892012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Peterbilt 5672012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Peterbilt 5792012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Peterbilt 5872012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V-456?

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured January 13, 2011, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with extended-body Leece Neville alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.

How is recall 15V-456 fixed?

Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line and install a plastic insulator on the cable end, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 715-K.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.