The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V103000·Announced 2017-02-15

PACCAR Recalls Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Due to Fuel Leak Risk

PACCAR is recalling 2015-2018 Kenworth and 2017-2018 Peterbilt trucks because plastic fuel tee fittings may leak fuel, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that can increase the risk of fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage report criterion under the rubric for vehicle recalls.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kenworth K370, T680, and T880 trucks, as well as 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The recall addresses a defect in the plastic fuel tee fittings, which may leak fuel.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. The recall began on April 13, 2017.

Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel tees free of charge. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 17KWA and 217-A. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH, PETERBILT T880, T680, 567, K370
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
465

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • T880
  • T680
  • 567
  • K370
  • 579

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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