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2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, Peterbilt 367 and others recall: alternator/generator/regulator

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on July 22, 2015. It covers about 288 vehicles.

vehicles affected
288
reported
Jul 22, 2015
owners notified
Sep 23, 2015
related complaints
10

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

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

Recall number 15V456000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about electrical problems.

Questions about recall 15V456000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, Peterbilt 367 and others alternator/generator/regulator?

Yes. Recall 15V456000, reported on July 22, 2015, covers about 288 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V456000?

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.

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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