NHTSA Recall 15V456000: Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 288 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Peterbilt 365.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V456000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 715-K |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Report received | July 22, 2015 |
| Owner notification | September 23, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured January 13, 2011, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with extended-body Leece Neville 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
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.
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 15V456000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt 365 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Peterbilt 384 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Peterbilt 386 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Peterbilt 388 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Peterbilt 587 | 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.