NHTSA Recall 15V270000: Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,494 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Kenworth T660.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V270000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15KWE and 515-F |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Report received | May 8, 2015 |
| Owner notification | September 16, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured December 13, 2010, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines and Delco-Remy 40SI alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.
Safety risk
If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V270000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T660 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kenworth T680 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Peterbilt 386 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Peterbilt 587 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.