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PACCAR Incorporated — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA · 17V471000 · published 2017-07-25

NHTSA campaign 17V471000

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.

Consequence

A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.

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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the NHTSA record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or NHTSA. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

2013 PETERBILT 579
2014 KENWORTH T680
2014 KENWORTH T880
2014 PETERBILT 579
2015 KENWORTH T680
2015 PETERBILT 579
2016 KENWORTH T680
2016 KENWORTH T880
2016 PETERBILT 579
2017 KENWORTH T880
2017 KENWORTH T680
2017 PETERBILT 579