Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T680 2013–2017
- Kenworth T880 2013–2017
- Peterbilt 567 2013–2017
- Peterbilt 579 2013–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V471000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 25, 2017
- Owners notified
- Sep 19, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,731
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 13, 2012 to Dec 14, 2016
- Part
- Exterior lighting; Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Seat belts Oct 14, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Seats Aug 21, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Jul 27, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Service brakes, air Jul 8, 2026
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting Jun 26, 2025
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2025
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.