Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V471000

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

PACCAR Incorporated filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-07-25.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V471000

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Component
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
5,731
Reported to NHTSA
2017-07-25
Owners notified
2017-09-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Scope of coverage

20 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
KENWORTH T6802017 2016 2015 2014 2013
KENWORTH T8802017 2016 2015 2014 2013
PETERBILT 5672017 2016 2015 2014 2013
PETERBILT 5792017 2016 2015 2014 2013

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.