NHTSA Recall 20V130000: Cables (electrical system)
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35,671 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Peterbilt 365.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V130000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20PBA |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES |
| Report received | March 4, 2020 |
| Owner notification | April 30, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood jumper terminal (option code 2539410). The positive battery jumper terminal cable may be too long, allowing it to chafe against the left front suspension spring and result in an electrical short circuit.
Safety risk
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery jumper terminal cables, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20PBA.
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 20V130000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt 365 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 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.