PETERBILT 579 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V103000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-04-13 | 2017-02-15 | 2017-02-21 |
Production Dates: 2016-05-16 - 2017-01-18
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17KWA and 217-A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 465
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kenworth K370, T680, T880 and 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The plastic fuel tee fittings on these trucks may leak fuel.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel tees, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 17KWA and 217-A.
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.
