Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Fuel system, other
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kenworth K370, T680, T880 and 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The plastic fuel tee fittings on these trucks may leak fuel.
What could happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel tees, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall is 17KWA and 217-A.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth K370 2015–2018
- Kenworth T680 2015–2018
- Kenworth T880 2015–2018
- Peterbilt 567 2017–2018
- Peterbilt 579 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V103000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 15, 2017
- Owners notified
- Apr 13, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 465
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 18, 2014 to Jan 18, 2017
- Part
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- 17KWA and 217-A
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Jun 12, 2024
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Power train Sep 5, 2023
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 17, 2022
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Power train Sep 6, 2017
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Tires Nov 4, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.