NHTSA Campaign 17V471000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Jul 25, 2017 · 5,731 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2013 | 5,731 |
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2014 | 5,731 |
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2015 | 5,731 |
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2016 | 5,731 |
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2017 | 5,731 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2013 | 5,731 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2014 | 5,731 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2015 | 5,731 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2016 | 5,731 |
| KENWORTH | T880 | 2017 | 5,731 |
| PETERBILT | 567 | 2013 | 5,731 |
| PETERBILT | 567 | 2014 | 5,731 |
| PETERBILT | 567 | 2015 | 5,731 |
| PETERBILT | 567 | 2016 | 5,731 |
| PETERBILT | 567 | 2017 | 5,731 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2013 | 5,731 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2014 | 5,731 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2015 | 5,731 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2016 | 5,731 |
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2017 | 5,731 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V471000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.