2013-2017 Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880 and others recall: fuses and circuit breakers
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on July 25, 2017. It covers about 5,731 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,731
- reported
- Jul 25, 2017
- owners notified
- Sep 19, 2017
- related complaints
- 9
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 17V471000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about electrical problems.
2014 Kenworth T6802015 Kenworth T6802016 Kenworth T6802017 Kenworth T6802014 Kenworth T8802015 Kenworth T8802016 Kenworth T8802017 Kenworth T8802014 Peterbilt 5672015 Peterbilt 5672016 Peterbilt 5672017 Peterbilt 567
Questions about recall 17V471000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2017 Kenworth T680, Kenworth T880 and others fuses and circuit breakers?
Yes. Recall 17V471000, reported on July 25, 2017, covers about 5,731 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V471000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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