CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kenworth K370, T680, T880 and 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The plastic fuel tee fittings on these trucks may leak fuel.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel tees, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 17KWA and 217-A.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The plastic fuel tee fittings on certain heavy-duty trucks may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy is free: dealers will replace the suspect fuel tees at no charge. Owners will be notified directly. You can also contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth K370 | 2015201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T680 | 2015201620172018 |
| Kenworth T880 | 2015201620172018 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 20172018 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 20172018 |