Vehicle recall 19V282000 · April 9, 2019
2017-2020 Peterbilt 520
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V282000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 9, 2019
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 19PBB
- Owner notification
- August 6, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,051
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine; Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peterbilt 520 (2017-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
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