PDC Oil Contamination

PACCAR, Inc. has determined to recall the vehicles below.

Manufacturer  

Peterbilt Motors Company, 1700 Woodbrook Street, Denton, TC 76205 

Description of Defect/Non-compliance 

The Power Distribution Center (PDC) Box in certain vehicles may be contaminated with oil, which could result in loss of power to the engine, antilock brake system, exterior lighting, windshield wipers, and/or defrost system. This issue may also result in non-compliance with multiple FMVSS/CMVSS regulations such as FMVSS/CMVSS 103, 104, 108. 

Safety Risk 

Loss of connections to the PDC during operation of the vehicle may result in loss of exterior lighting, windshield wipers and defrost system, the Antilock Brake System, or engine power any of which could increase the risk of a crash. 

Cause 

A damaged air compressor filter caused an oil leak into the soldering process of the printed circuit boards.

Description of Remedy 

Affected vehicle owners will be notified and dealers will inspect for and replace the affected PDC Boxes free of charge. Owners who incurred costs to obtain a remedy for the problem addressed by the recall in advance of receiving notification may seek reimbursement through the process outlined in the general reimbursement plan on file. 

Interim Safety Precautions 

Not Applicable. 

Parts Availability 

PACCAR Inc. confirms that the parts necessary to correct this defect are available through authorized service centers.  

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding recall information on this website or published before January 2025, please contact us:

• Email: servicebulletins@paccar.com
• Phone: 425-828-5888

For vehicle specific inquiries, including:

• Reporting a safety concern
• Informing us of a transfer of ownership
• Updating your address

Please Find a Dealer, who can assist with these updates, schedule inspections, perform any necessary repairs, and provide further guidance based on your circumstances.