PETERBILT 579 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V471000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2017 |
| 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
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.
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.
