The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V471000·Announced 2017-07-25

PACCAR Recalls 2013-2017 Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks for Spotlight Fire Risk

PACCAR is recalling 2013-2017 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks with optional spotlights because a short circuit could cause a fire at the cab fuse block.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire at the cab fuse block, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 and Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks. This recall affects vehicles equipped with optional spotlights. The spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a short.

A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block. 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. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT, KENWORTH 579, 567, T680, T880
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
5,731

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 (4)

  • 579
  • 567
  • T680
  • T880

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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