Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V282000 Reported April 9, 2019

Undersized wires may cause engine shutdown

Paccar Incorporated · N/A · 5,051 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V282000
Manufacturer Campaign
19PBB
Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5,051
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 9, 2019
Completion Rate
65.65

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 19V282000 or campaign 19PBB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V282000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 19V282000?

NHTSA recall 19V282000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on April 9, 2019. It addresses: Undersized wires may cause engine shutdown. The recall affects approximately 5,051 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V282000 or the manufacturer campaign number 19PBB. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.