NHTSA Recall 17V103000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V103000; Date: Feb. 15, 2017
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Kenworth K370; 2016 Kenworth K370; 2017 Kenworth K370; 2018 Kenworth K370; 2015 Kenworth T680; 2016 Kenworth T680; 2017 Kenworth T680; 2018 Kenworth T680; 2015 Kenworth T880; 2016 Kenworth T880; 2017 Kenworth T880; 2018 Kenworth T880; 2017 Peterbilt 567; 2018 Peterbilt 567; 2017 Peterbilt 579; 2018 Peterbilt 579
Component: Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 465
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 13, 2017
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