Transport Canada Recall - 2023343 - PACCAR
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Summary
Product
Truck - Med. & H.D. recalled by PACCAR
Issue
Vehicle - Electrical
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2022 | PETERBILT | 579, 2023 | PETERBILT | 579
Issue
Issue:
On certain trucks, the alternator positive cable could be damaged by contact with a fastener for the left-front spring bracket. If this happens, the cable could create a short circuit.
Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with an MX-13 engine and a 160-A alternator.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your truck to a dealership to replace and relocate a fastener for the left-front spring bracket, and ensure the alternator cable is secured properly.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - Truck - Med. & H.D.
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-73883
Transport Canada
ID
2023343
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