Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V423000 Reported June 13, 2023

Alternator positive cable may chafe and cause fire

Q: What is recall 23V423000?

NHTSA recall 23V423000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on June 13, 2023. It addresses: Alternator positive cable may chafe and cause fire. The recall affects approximately 4,967 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Paccar Incorporated · N/A · 4,967 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

23V423000

Manufacturer Campaign

23PBD

Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

4,967

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 13, 2023

Completion Rate

85.91

Defect Summary

Paccar, incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with mx-13 engines and 160-amp alternators. a fastener on the front spring bracket may have been installed with the head on the outside of the frame rail, which can chafe and damage the alternator positive cable.

Safety Consequence

A damaged alternator cable increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the frame fastener and secure the alternator cable, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 11, 2023. owners may contact peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's number for this recall is 23pbd.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 23V423000 or campaign 23PBD.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 23V423000

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

What is recall 23V423000?

NHTSA recall 23V423000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on June 13, 2023. It addresses: Alternator positive cable may chafe and cause fire. The recall affects approximately 4,967 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 23V423000 or the manufacturer campaign number 23PBD. 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.