Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 17V-471 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 17V-471 covers 5,731 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on July 25, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V471000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 300 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 25, 2012 to December 14, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.