CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
A short circuit in the spotlight wiring on certain Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks may not be adequately protected. If a short occurs, it can increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
This recall covers 2013 and 2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. PACCAR will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the polyfuse switch in the spotlight circuit with a standard fuse, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2017. You can contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220, referencing recall numbers 17KWC and 717-B, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth T680 | 20132014201520162017 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T880 | 20132014201520162017 |
| Peterbilt 567 | 20132014201520162017 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 20132014201520162017 |