Peterbilt 365, 587 +7 more: Electrical system — alternator/generator/regulator

Affects Peterbilt 365, 587, 386, 567, 367, 389, 384, 388, 579 · 2012–2016 — about 288 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

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.

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