NHTSA Recall 17V471000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V471000; Date: Jul. 25, 2017
A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Kenworth T680; 2014 Kenworth T680; 2015 Kenworth T680; 2016 Kenworth T680; 2017 Kenworth T680; 2013 Kenworth T880; 2014 Kenworth T880; 2015 Kenworth T880; 2016 Kenworth T880; 2017 Kenworth T880; 2013 Peterbilt 567; 2014 Peterbilt 567; 2015 Peterbilt 567; 2016 Peterbilt 567; 2017 Peterbilt 567; 2013 Peterbilt 579; 2014 Peterbilt 579; 2015 Peterbilt 579; 2016 Peterbilt 579; 2017 Peterbilt 579
Component: Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 5,731
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Sep 19, 2017
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