Peterbilt 567, 579 +3 more: Electrical system — alternator/generator/regulator

Affects Peterbilt 567, 579, 587, 386, 389 · 2011–2016 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational