Recall 17V471000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Defect in 2013-2017 PETERBILT 579
RECALL This recall affects up to 5,731 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V471000 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Vehicles Affected | 5,731 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2013 PETERBILT 579, 2013 PETERBILT 567, 2013 KENWORTH T680, 2013 KENWORTH T880, 2014 PETERBILT 567, 2014 KENWORTH T680, 2014 PETERBILT 579, 2014 KENWORTH T880, 2015 PETERBILT 567, 2015 PETERBILT 579, 2015 KENWORTH T680, 2015 KENWORTH T880, 2016 PETERBILT 579, 2016 PETERBILT 567, 2016 KENWORTH T680, 2016 KENWORTH T880, 2017 PETERBILT 579, 2017 PETERBILT 567, 2017 KENWORTH T680, 2017 KENWORTH T880
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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