Peterbilt · Canada · Crit
Peterbilt 389, 567 +2 more: Electrical
Affects Peterbilt 389, 567, 579, 365 · 2015–2020 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
Issue: On certain trucks, the battery cables to the jump-start terminal may be too long. As a result, the cables could contact and chafe against the left-front suspension leaf spring. If this happens, a short circuit could occur and cause the positive cable to overheat or melt. Note: This recall only affects trucks with a left-hand under-hood battery jumper terminal. Safety Risk: An overheated or melted battery cable could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer for an inspection of the jump-start terminal cables. If the cables are too long, they will be replaced.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.