Spotlight Circuit may not be adequately Protected (PACCAR Incorporated)
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V471000
Manufacturer PACCAR Incorporated
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 5,731
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.
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 is expected to begin August 31, 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.