Recall 17V471 affects 5,731 2013-2017 Peterbilt 579, 567, T680, and T880 trucks for an unprotected spotlight circuit. Repair is free at any franchised Peterbilt dealer.
Peterbilt is recalling 5,731 2013-2017 579, 567, T680, and T880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights because the spotlight circuit is not adequately protected from a short. A short in that circuit can raise the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block; Peterbilt dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The optional spotlight on 2013-2017 Peterbilt 579, 567, T680, and T880 trucks uses its own electrical circuit. That circuit includes a positive temperature coefficient polyfuse switch, a resettable fuse-style part that is supposed to limit current when the spotlight wiring shorts or draws too much power. Its job is to protect the cab fuse block from heat.
On affected trucks, an internal short inside the spotlight can keep the polyfuse switch hot for a long stretch, or cycle it on and off again. The exact cause remains under investigation, but fire reports traced damage to the area at or near that polyfuse in the cab fuse block. The recalled setup uses the polyfuse switch; the repair replaces it with a standard fuse.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first sign can be overheating, melting, smoke, or fire at the cab fuse block.
Who's affected?
Spans the 579, 567, T680, and T880 across the 2013-2017 model years, with exterior lighting and wiring affected.
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2013 Peterbilt 567 | wiring |
| 2014 Peterbilt 567 | Exterior lighting |
| 2014 Kenworth T680 | wiring |
| 2013 Peterbilt 579 | Exterior lighting |
| 2013 Peterbilt 579 | wiring |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | wiring |
| 2013 Peterbilt 567 | Exterior lighting |
| 2013 Kenworth T680 | wiring |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Exterior lighting |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | wiring |
| 2014 Peterbilt 579 | Exterior lighting |
| 2014 Peterbilt 579 | wiring |
| 2017 Peterbilt 567 | Exterior lighting |
| 2017 Peterbilt 567 | wiring |
| 2016 Peterbilt 567 | wiring |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Exterior lighting |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | wiring |
| 2014 Kenworth T880 | Exterior lighting |
| 2014 Kenworth T880 | wiring |
| 2013 Kenworth T880 | Exterior lighting |
| 2013 Kenworth T880 | wiring |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | wiring |
| 2015 Kenworth T880 | Exterior lighting |
| 2015 Kenworth T880 | wiring |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Exterior lighting |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | wiring |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Exterior lighting |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | wiring |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | wiring |
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Exterior lighting |
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | wiring |
| 2014 Kenworth T680 | Exterior lighting |
| 2015 Peterbilt 567 | Exterior lighting |
| 2015 Peterbilt 567 | wiring |
| 2013 Kenworth T680 | Exterior lighting |
| 2016 Peterbilt 567 | Exterior lighting |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Exterior lighting |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Exterior lighting |
| 2014 Peterbilt 567 | wiring |
| Units affected | 5,731 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 10 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A short in the spotlight circuitry can raise the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block. There is no warning sign before this electrical fault, so treat the recall as a prompt service item and schedule the fuse change soon. Repair is free at any franchised Peterbilt dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2017 Peterbilt 579, 567, T680, or T880 truck is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer to schedule the free spotlight-circuit fuse replacement; the repair changes the polyfuse switch to a standard fuse to protect the cab fuse block in a short.
- Bring the recall notice if PACCAR mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V471 when you call.
- Avoid using the optional spotlight until the recall repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Peterbilt technician changes the polyfuse switch in the spotlight circuit to a standard fuse. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. The recall includes a general reimbursement plan for out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall notice. If you already paid for a spotlight circuit repair tied to this defect, bring your repair paperwork and payment documentation to the dealer service desk or contact Peterbilt customer service about reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 25, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 19, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 22, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| September 22, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 22, 2017 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| September 22, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V471?
Recall 17V471 covers 5,731 2013-2017 Peterbilt 579, 567, T680, and T880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. The spotlight circuit can lack enough short-circuit protection, increasing fire risk at the cab fuse block. Dealers replace the polyfuse switch with a standard fuse for free.
What should I do if my 2013-2017 Peterbilt 579, 567, T680, or T880 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 17V471. If it is, contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer to schedule the spotlight circuit fuse repair. Reference recall number 17V471 or PACCAR recall 17KWC and 717-B when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair this safety defect at no cost. For recall 17V471, dealers replace the polyfuse switch in the spotlight circuit with a standard fuse free of charge.
What is the safety risk from the spotlight circuit defect?
The listed safety risk is fire at the cab fuse block if the spotlight circuit shorts. The fix is to replace the polyfuse switch with a standard fuse, which gives the spotlight circuit the required short-circuit protection.
When did the recall repair start?
The recall repair began on September 19, 2017. Owners of included 2013-2017 Peterbilt 579, 567, T680, and T880 trucks can contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer or PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220 for repair scheduling.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V471000 |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt customer service | 1-940-591-4220 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V471 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V471000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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