Peterbilt 365 recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

July 22, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

PACCAR Incorporated recalls 2012–2016 Peterbilt — 9 models

Recall number

15V456000

Brand / firm

Peterbilt

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 288 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.