Vehicle recall 15V270000 · May 8, 2015
Peterbilt 386, Peterbilt 389 and 6 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V270000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 8, 2015
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15KWE and 515-F
- Owner notification
- September 16, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,494
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T660 (2014-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014
- Kenworth T680 (2014-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014
- Kenworth T880 (2014-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014
- Peterbilt 386 (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Peterbilt 389 (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Peterbilt 567 (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Peterbilt 579 (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Peterbilt 587 (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
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