PACCAR Kenworth T880 (2017) Recall: Fire Risk from Spotlight Circuit Short
PACCAR recalls 2017 Kenworth T880 trucks with spotlight circuit short that may cause fire at cab fuse block. Owners must have polyfuse switch replaced with standard fuse free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
What happened, in plain English
PACCAR is recalling 2017 Kenworth T880 trucks with a potential spotlight circuit short that could cause fire at the cab fuse block. This recall affects trucks sold between 2013 and 2017 with specific spotlight options. The fix involves replacing the polyfuse switch with a standard fuse at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226115-paccar-kenworth-t880-2017-recall-fire-risk-from-spotlight-circuit.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226115-paccar-kenworth-t880-2017-recall-fire-risk-from-spotlight-circuit · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V471000
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“PACCAR Kenworth T880 (2017) Recall: Fire Risk from Spotlight Circuit Short.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226115-paccar-kenworth-t880-2017-recall-fire-risk-from-spotlight-circuit. Based on NHTSA recall #17V471000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V471000).
Why it’s dangerous
A short circuit in the spotlight wiring could cause overheating at the cab fuse block, potentially leading to fire. This risk occurs because the polyfuse switch may not properly protect the circuit during a short.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013-2017 Kenworth T880 trucks with optional spotlights are affected. Truck operators using these vehicles are most at risk if the spotlight circuit shortens.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck has optional spotlights and was sold between 2013 and 2017. The recall covers specific Kenworth T880 models with these features.
- Brand
PACCAR- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact PACCAR Customer Service
Call 1-940-591-4220 to schedule a free polyfuse switch replacement at a dealer.
Have Polyfuse Switch Replaced
Dealers will replace the polyfuse switch with a standard fuse at no cost to fix the circuit short.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 56 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V471000 (July 25, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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