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2011-2016 Kenworth T660, Kenworth T680 and others recall: alternator/generator/regulator

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on May 8, 2015. It covers about 1,494 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,494
reported
May 8, 2015
owners notified
Sep 16, 2015
related complaints
15

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured December 13, 2010, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines and Delco-Remy 40SI alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.
Risk
If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line, free of charge. PACCAR issued an interim notification to owners on July 10, 2015. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 15KWE and 515-F.

Recall number 15V270000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 15 complaints about electrical problems.

Questions about recall 15V270000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2016 Kenworth T660, Kenworth T680 and others alternator/generator/regulator?

Yes. Recall 15V270000, reported on May 8, 2015, covers about 1,494 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V270000?

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line, free of charge. PACCAR issued an interim notification to owners on July 10, 2015. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 15KWE and 515-F.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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