45Affected configurations shown288Potential units affected64.9%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
What fixes it
Official remedy
Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line and install a plastic insulator on the cable end, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 715-K.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2015-3
0.0%
2015-4
0.0%
2016-1
0.0%
2016-2
0.0%
2016-3
0.0%
2016-4
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 15V456000
2016 PETERBILT 386Open vehicle record →2016 PETERBILT 579Open vehicle record →2016 PETERBILT 587Open vehicle record →2016 PETERBILT 567Open vehicle record →2016 PETERBILT 389Open vehicle record →2016 PETERBILT 388Open vehicle record →2016 PETERBILT 367Open vehicle record →2016 PETERBILT 365Open vehicle record →2016 PETERBILT 384Open vehicle record →2015 PETERBILT 567Open vehicle record →2015 PETERBILT 365Open vehicle record →2015 PETERBILT 384Open vehicle record →2015 PETERBILT 386Open vehicle record →2015 PETERBILT 389Open vehicle record →2015 PETERBILT 579Open vehicle record →2015 PETERBILT 388Open vehicle record →2015 PETERBILT 367Open vehicle record →2015 PETERBILT 587Open vehicle record →2014 PETERBILT 579Open vehicle record →2014 PETERBILT 567Open vehicle record →2014 PETERBILT 365Open vehicle record →2014 PETERBILT 367Open vehicle record →2014 PETERBILT 384Open vehicle record →2014 PETERBILT 386Open vehicle record →2014 PETERBILT 388Open vehicle record →2014 PETERBILT 389Open vehicle record →2014 PETERBILT 587Open vehicle record →2013 PETERBILT 365Open vehicle record →2013 PETERBILT 367Open vehicle record →2013 PETERBILT 384Open vehicle record →2013 PETERBILT 386Open vehicle record →2013 PETERBILT 388Open vehicle record →2013 PETERBILT 389Open vehicle record →2013 PETERBILT 587Open vehicle record →2013 PETERBILT 567Open vehicle record →2013 PETERBILT 579Open vehicle record →2012 PETERBILT 384Open vehicle record →2012 PETERBILT 386Open vehicle record →2012 PETERBILT 389Open vehicle record →2012 PETERBILT 587Open vehicle record →2012 PETERBILT 388Open vehicle record →2012 PETERBILT 367Open vehicle record →2012 PETERBILT 365Open vehicle record →2012 PETERBILT 567Open vehicle record →2012 PETERBILT 579Open vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.