Transport Canada recall 2023343
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| Published by | Transport Canada (Canada) |
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| Campaign number | 2023343 |
| Manufacturer's number | 23PBD |
| Reported | 2023-06-13 |
| Component | Electrical |
| Notification type | Safety Mfr |
| Units potentially affected | 512 |
What is wrong
Issue:
On certain trucks, the alternator positive cable could be damaged by contact with a fastener for the left-front spring bracket. If this happens, the cable could create a short circuit.
Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with an MX-13 engine and a 160-A alternator.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
PACCAR will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your truck to a dealership to replace and relocate a fastener for the left-front spring bracket, and ensure the alternator cable is secured properly.
| 2022 PETERBILT 579 | |
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| 2023 PETERBILT 579 |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 46-020 | 2026-07-23. Service bulletin. Certain unaffected chassis have been removed from the chassis population. |
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| 43-080 | 2026-06-17. Service bulletin. "KW: A new recommended repair has been added to verify the software level and close the campaign in SIR.The repair procedure has been updated with additional note boxes for clear instructions. PB: The repair procedure has been updated with additional note boxes for clear instructions." |
| R2601 | 2026-06-04. Service bulletin. Updated primary and/or secondary chassis modules for certain pre-production Kenworth chassis are now available for installation. |
| 02-177 | 2026-06-03. Service bulletin. Troubleshooting procedures for 2.1m cab power windows are now available. |
| E326 | 2026-05-06. Emissions. EPA17-24 MX Fuel Injector Connector - This bulletin has been revised to include all EPA17-24 and CARB24 PACCAR MX engines. |
| 24PBE_KWE | 2026-03-05. Service bulletin. The Parts section has been updated to clarify that freight charges for safety recall orders should not be passed on to the end customer. |
| 24PBE | 2025-12-05. Service campaign. The right-hand shift stalk may have an improper wire harness terminal crimp within the wire harness connector. Loss of communication between the right-hand shift stalk and the vehicle may result in the vehicle being disabled after it comes to a stop, thereby increasing the risk of crash or injury. A warning will appear on the dash display when communication is lost, including transmission or engine warnings, “!” next to DNR/DNRP indicator, “-“ in the DNR/DNRP indicator, and/or chimes, depending upon whether you are operating a diesel/gas or battery electric vehicle. |
| 98-030 | 2025-06-05. Service bulletin. 5/29/2025: A new Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX) Service Tool Kit service manual (SM034-022) has been released to provide general use information. The new EMUX Service Tool Kit improves cab & chassis electrical troubleshooting efficiency, while reducing risk of component damage. 4/29/2025: The Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX) Service Tool Kit and individual kit components are now available to order. Dealers that have received their first kit may order an additional kit. The EMUX Service Tool Kit Part number has been updated to match OEM drawings (P74-1045-001). Individual kit component part numbers can be found in the Reference Bill of Materials sheet. The new EMUX Service Tool Kit improves cab & chassis electrical troubleshooting efficiency, while reducing risk of component damage. Information Only New diagnostic tool is required to support PACCAR Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX). The EMUX Service Tool Kit will help improve cab & chassis electrical troubleshooting efficiency, while reducing the risk of component damage. |
| 25PBC | 2025-05-06. Service bulletin. Safety Recall – Interim Notification Certain Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) chassis equipped with certain Accelera High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL)circuit configurations may experience a sudden loss of high voltage power with unintended opening of electrical contactors, which may occur without warning. This can result in a loss of propulsion and may increase the risk of a crash. This bulletin will be updated once parts and procedures are available. |
| 46-016 | 2025-05-06. Service campaign. 4/29/2025: Campaign A software update is available for 520EV and 579EV Battery Electric Vehicles. This software update corrects or improves certain functions. Software update procedures have been revised. Campaign start date is 12/05/2024. Campaign A software update is available for 520EV and 579EV Battery Electric Vehicles. This software update corrects or improves certain functions. Campaign start date is 12/05/2024. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.
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