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2017-2020 Peterbilt 520 recall: engine

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on April 9, 2019. It covers about 5,051 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5,051
reported
Apr 9, 2019
owners notified
Aug 6, 2019

Engine

What is 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.
Risk
An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 number 19V282000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 19V282000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2020 Peterbilt 520 engine?

Yes. Recall 19V282000, reported on April 9, 2019, covers about 5,051 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V282000?

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.

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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