Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V471000 Reported July 25, 2017

Spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected

Paccar Incorporated · Electrical System · 5,731 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V471000
Manufacturer Campaign
17KWC and 717-B
Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
5,731
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 25, 2017
Completion Rate
66.89

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 17V471000 or campaign 17KWC and 717-B.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V471000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V471000?

NHTSA recall 17V471000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on July 25, 2017. It addresses: Spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected. The recall affects approximately 5,731 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V471000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17KWC and 717-B. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.