NHTSA recall 17V471000
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Kenworth T680 and 3 more
Reported Jul 25, 20175,731 vehicles affectedPACCAR IncorporatedMaker’s number 17KWC and 717-BBuilt Jan 25, 2012 – Nov 10, 2016
The defect
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.
The risk
A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
The 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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