2016 Peterbilt 579 | 2013 Peterbilt 579 | 2013 Peterbilt 567 | 2014 Peterbilt 567 | 2015 Peterbilt 567 | 2014 Kenworth T680 | 2013 Kenworth T680 | 2017 Peterbilt 579 | 2014 Peterbilt 579 | 2017 Peterbilt 567 | 2016 Peterbilt 567 | 2015 Peterbilt 579 | 2014 Kenworth T880 | 2013 Kenworth T880 | 2015 Kenworth T680 | 2015 Kenworth T880 | 2016 Kenworth T680 | 2016 Kenworth T880 | 2017 Kenworth T680 | 2017 Kenworth T880 — Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Published July 26, 2017 · Recall initiated: July 25, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V471000, published July 26, 2017 and initiated July 25, 2017. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2016 Peterbilt 579 | 2013 Peterbilt 579 | 2013 Peterbilt 567 | 2014 Peterbilt 567 | 2015 Peterbilt 567 | 2014 Kenworth T680 | 2013 Kenworth T680 | 2017 Peterbilt 579 | 2014 Peterbilt 579 | 2017 Peterbilt 567 | 2016 Peterbilt 567 | 2015 Peterbilt 579 | 2014 Kenworth T880 | 2013 Kenworth T880 | 2015 Kenworth T680 | 2015 Kenworth T880 | 2016 Kenworth T680 | 2016 Kenworth T880 | 2017 Kenworth T680 | 2017 Kenworth T880 — Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- PETERBILT
- Model
- 579
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2016 PETERBILT 579 | 2013 PETERBILT 579 | 2013 PETERBILT 567 | 2014 PETERBILT 567 | 2015 PETERBILT 567 | 2014 KENWORTH T680 | 2013 KENWORTH T680 | 2017 PETERBILT 579 | 2014 PETERBILT 579 | 2017 PETERBILT 567 | 2016 PETERBILT 567 | 2015 PETERBILT 579 | 2014 KENWORTH T880 | 2013 KENWORTH T880 | 2015 KENWORTH T680 | 2015 KENWORTH T880 | 2016 KENWORTH T680 | 2016 KENWORTH T880 | 2017 KENWORTH T680 | 2017 KENWORTH T880
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Peterbilt 579 | 2013 Peterbilt 579 | 2013 Peterbilt 567 | 2014 Peterbilt 567 | 2015 Peterbilt 567 | 2014 Kenworth T680 | 2013 Kenworth T680 | 2017 Peterbilt 579 | 2014 Peterbilt 579 | 2017 Peterbilt 567 | 2016 Peterbilt 567 | 2015 Peterbilt 579 | 2014 Kenworth T880 | 2013 Kenworth T880 | 2015 Kenworth T680 | 2015 Kenworth T880 | 2016 Kenworth T680 | 2016 Kenworth T880 | 2017 Kenworth T680 | 2017 Kenworth T880 — Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V471000 on July 26, 2017. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PETERBILT. Model: 579.