PACCAR Incorporated – Undersized Wires may cause Engine Shutdown

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.


Report Received Date 04/09/2019
NHTSA ID 19V282000
Consequence Summary An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 19PBB
Potentially Affected 5051
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V282000)

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