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2015 PETERBILT 389 Recalled by PACCAR Incorporated — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Date: April 3, 2020
Company: PACCAR Incorporated
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

2015 PETERBILT 389. 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.

Why Was This Recalled?

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About PACCAR Incorporated

PACCAR Incorporated has 99 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report