Peterbilt 579 (2021-2023): Electrical system
Recall 23V423000 · Jun 13, 2023 · PACCAR Incorporated
4,967
vehicles affected
4,967
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V423000
- Date
- Jun 13, 2023
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 4,967
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2021-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with MX-13 engines and 160-amp alternators. A fastener on the front spring bracket may have been installed with the head on the outside of the frame rail, which can chafe and damage the alternator positive cable.
What can happen
A damaged alternator cable increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will replace the frame fastener and secure the alternator cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBD.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V423000?
1 model: Peterbilt 579 (2021-2023), about 4,967 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V423000?
Dealers will replace the frame fastener and secure the alternator cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBD.
What can happen?
A damaged alternator cable increases the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.