Automotive recall

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
Automotive 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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