NHTSA safety recall

Recall 19V282000 · manufacturer campaign 19PBB

Engine — Peterbilt · reported 9 Apr 2019 · 5,051 vehicles potentially 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.

The risk

An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
19V282000
Manufacturer campaign
19PBB
Filed by
Paccar Incorporated
Report received
9 Apr 2019
Owners notified
6 Aug 2019
Potentially affected
5,051

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2017 Peterbilt 520 2018 Peterbilt 520 2019 Peterbilt 520 2020 Peterbilt 520

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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