NHTSA recall 17V103000
Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Kenworth K370 and 4 more
Reported Feb 15, 2017465 vehicles affectedPACCAR IncorporatedMaker’s number 17KWA and 217-ABuilt Nov 18, 2014 – Jan 18, 2017
The defect
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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
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.