Kenworth T680, T880; Peterbilt 567, 579 (2013-2017): Electrical system
Recall 17V471000 · Jul 25, 2017 · PACCAR Incorporated
5,731
vehicles affected
5,731
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V471000
- Date
- Jul 25, 2017
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 5,731
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring > Fuses and circuit breakers; Exterior lighting
- Model years
- 2013-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 20 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V471000?
4 models: Kenworth T680 (2013-2017), Kenworth T880 (2013-2017), Peterbilt 567 (2013-2017) and 1 more, about 5,731 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V471000?
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.
What can happen?
A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.