Electrical systemRecall 19V-282 · 2017–2020 Peterbilt 520
PACCAR Incorporated recall 19V-282 covers 5,051 2017–2020 Peterbilt 520 for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 66% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V282000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
66%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 17, 2016 to March 4, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.