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.