Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers
NHTSA campaign 17V471000 · announced July 25, 2017 · filed by Paccar Incorporated · 5,731 units affected
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. The spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a short.
The risk
A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
What to do
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the polyfuse switch in the spotlight circuit to a standard fuse, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2017. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 17KWC and 717-B.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2013 Kenworth T680
- 2014 Kenworth T680
- 2015 Kenworth T680
- 2016 Kenworth T680
- 2017 Kenworth T680
- 2013 Kenworth T880
- 2014 Kenworth T880
- 2015 Kenworth T880
- 2016 Kenworth T880
- 2017 Kenworth T880
- 2013 Peterbilt 567
- 2014 Peterbilt 567
- 2015 Peterbilt 567
- 2016 Peterbilt 567
- 2017 Peterbilt 567
- 2013 Peterbilt 579
- 2014 Peterbilt 579
- 2015 Peterbilt 579
- 2016 Peterbilt 579
- 2017 Peterbilt 579
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.