PETERBILT 579 2014: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V471000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 579 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-09-19 2017-07-25 2017-07-26

Production Dates: 2012-07-13 - 2016-12-14

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17KWC and 717-B

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5731

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Notes

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.