2016 PETERBILT 579 RECALL - #17V471000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING : FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 PETERBILT 579 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
7/13/2012 - 12/14/2016 |
| Recalled on |
7/26/2017 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
9/19/2017 |
| # Affected |
5,731 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2016 PETERBILT 579 Recall for TIRES
2016 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2016 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2016 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2016 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2016 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE
2016 PETERBILT 579 Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2016 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2016 PETERBILT 579 Recall for STEERING
2016 PETERBILT 579 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2016 PETERBILT 579 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2016 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2016 PETERBILT 579 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2016 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2016 PETERBILT 579 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
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