Recall 23V423000 scope
Recall 23V423000
THE WOOD/CHUCK CHIPPER CORP. • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • reported Jun 13, 2023 • • 4,967 units affected
View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth
- Campaign
- 23V423000
- Manufacturer
- THE WOOD/CHUCK CHIPPER CORP.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Make
- PETERBILT
- Model Years
- 2021–2023
- Affected Units
- 4,967
- Country
- US
- Data As Of
- Apr 5, 2026
What this recall is about, in plain English
PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Peterbilt 579 vehicles equipped with MX-13 engines and 160-amp alternators. A damaged alternator cable increases the risk of a fire. Dealers will replace the frame fastener and secure the alternator cable, free of charge.
Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.
This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.
How serious is this recall vs others?
Each card compares this campaign against an NHTSA-derived peer baseline. Cards omit themselves when the denominator is too thin to be useful.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
A damaged alternator cable increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Remedy
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
3 vehicles under this recall
Official Sources & Documents
Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex
Documents hosted on nhtsa.gov. Links open in a new tab.
Other THE WOOD/CHUCK CHIPPER CORP. Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching PETERBILT from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
| Campaign | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 26V442000 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 8 |
| 26V022000 | STEERING | 219 |
| 25V795000 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 62 |
| 25V436000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 56,260 |
| 25V353000 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 315 |
| 25V181000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 238 |
| 25V182000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 168 |
| 25V041000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5,378 |
| 25V014000 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1,110 |
| 24V915000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 220,764 |
Related NHTSA Complaints
Consumer complaints for the same make, model, and year within two years of the recall report date
Of 6 related complaints, the most reported components are Power Train (3), Electrical System (1), Tires (1).
| Complaint | Component |
|---|---|
| 2052595 | POWER TRAIN |
| 2079112 | TIRES |
| 2025538 | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| 1896436 | POWER TRAIN |
| 1874154 | POWER TRAIN |
| 1865630 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: See the Fleet Recall Workflow Guide for the operator workflow to sweep your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
How to verify your vehicle is affected
- Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
- Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 23V423000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
- Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
- Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.