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NHTSA Recall 19V282000: Engine and electrical system

PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,051 vehicles. It affects 2017–2020 Peterbilt 520.

5,051
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2019
owners notified (August 6)
NHTSA campaign19V282000
Manufacturer campaign19PBB
ComponentsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedApril 9, 2019
Owner notificationAugust 6, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. Due to undersized wires, the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center (PDC) harness may overheat and melt, possibly resulting in an engine shutdown.

Safety risk

An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the main power wire to the PDC with a wire of the correct size, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBB.

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 19V282000

Make and modelModel years
Peterbilt 5202017, 2018, 2019, 2020

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.