Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V423000

Electrical system

PACCAR Incorporated filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-06-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V423000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
4,967
Reported to NHTSA
2023-06-13
Owners notified
2023-07-13

Defect description

PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with MX-13 engines and 160-amp alternators. A fastener on the front spring bracket may have been installed with the head on the outside of the frame rail, which can chafe and damage the alternator positive cable.

Safety risk

A damaged alternator cable increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the frame fastener and secure the alternator cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBD.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
PETERBILT 5792023 2022 2021

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.