A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226115-kenworth-t880-2017-recall-exterior-lighting · Recall date July 25, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V471000
“KENWORTH T880 (2017) recall — Exterior Lighting.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 25, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226115-kenworth-t880-2017-recall-exterior-lighting. Based on NHTSA recall 17V471000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V471000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send PACCAR Incorporated to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V471000 — PACCAR Incorporated KENWORTH T880 (2017) recall — Exterior Lighting Hello, I own a KENWORTH T880 (2017) recall — Exterior Lighting that is covered by recall 17V471000 from PACCAR Incorporated. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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