NHTSA Campaign 19V282000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Apr 9, 2019 · 5,051 vehicles affected
What's wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. Due to undersized wires, the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center (PDC) harness may overheat and melt, possibly resulting in an engine shutdown.
Consequence
An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBB.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 520 | 2017 | 5,051 |
| PETERBILT | 520 | 2018 | 5,051 |
| PETERBILT | 520 | 2019 | 5,051 |
| PETERBILT | 520 | 2020 | 5,051 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V282000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.