2017 PETERBILT 567 Recalls (12)

Campaign:
16V426000 on 06/09/2016
Component:
Electrical system:ignition:module
Manufactured:
03/09/2016 - 05/05/2016
Affected:
3,227
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2017 kenworth c500, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 vehicles manufactured march 9, 2016, to april 26, 2016 and 2017 peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured march 10, 2016, to may 6, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with cummins isx12 or isx15 engines and have an engine control module (ecm) that may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning without the ability to restart it.
Consequence:
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Cummins will notify owners, and cummins dealers will replace the defective engine control modules, free of charge. the began on july 8, 2016. owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357, kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's numbers for this recall are 16kwb (kenworth) and 616-c (peterbilt).
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.go
Campaign:
16V633000 on 08/30/2016
Component:
Structure:body
Manufactured:
04/25/2016 - 04/25/2016
Affected:
1
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling one model year 2017 peterbilt 567 truck manufactured april 26, 2016. the affected vehicle has a left-hand rail-mounted trailer air and electric bracket that protrudes upward, becoming a tripping hazard.
Consequence:
Tripping on the bracket or associated connections could increase the risk of injury in the event of a fall from the top of the vehicle frame.
Correction:
Peterbilt will notify the owner, and an authorized dealer will move the air and electric connections from the left hand rail to the right hand rail, free of charge. the vehicle has been repaired. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's number of this recall is 816-e.
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.
Campaign:
16V803000 on 11/03/2016
Component:
Tires
Manufactured:
03/06/2016 - 10/04/2016
Affected:
202
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2017 kenworth k370, t270, t370, t440, t660, t800 trucks manufactured february 2, 2016, to october 13, 2016, and peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 367, 389, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured march 7, 2016, to october 5, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with certain goodyear lhs load range g tires, size 295/75r22.5 g399a, that due to incomplete adhesion, have a tire tread that may partially separate.
Consequence:
A partial tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Goodyear will notify the owners of the affected peterbilt and kenworth vehicles and goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. the recall began on december 14, 2016. to find a goodyear dealer, owners should contact goodyear consumer relations at 1-800-592-3267. consumers may also contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's number for this recall is 1016g (pb) (peterbilt), and 16kwc (kenworth).
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.
Campaign:
17V103000 on 02/20/2017
Component:
Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
05/15/2016 - 01/17/2017
Affected:
465
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2015-2018 kenworth k370, t680, t880 and 2017-2018 peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. the plastic fuel tee fittings on these trucks may leak fuel.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Kenworth and peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel tees, free of charge. the recall began on april 13, 2017. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's numbers for this recall is 17kwa and 217-a.
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.
Campaign:
17V443000 on 07/16/2017
Component:
Fuel system, diesel
Manufactured:
12/19/2016 - 04/16/2017
Affected:
1,737
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, and 2018 kenworth c500, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks equipped with cummins isx 15l engines. these engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence:
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Cummins will notify the vehicle purchaser, and cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. the recall began july 1, 2017. owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or paccar customer service at 1-425-468-7400. paccar's number for this recall is c1909.
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.
Campaign:
17V471000 on 07/25/2017
Component:
Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Manufactured:
07/12/2012 - 12/13/2016
Affected:
5,731
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
Correction:
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.
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.
Campaign:
17V471000 on 07/25/2017
Component:
Exterior lighting
Manufactured:
07/12/2012 - 12/13/2016
Affected:
5,731
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
Correction:
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.
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.
Campaign:
18V092000 on 02/05/2018
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Manufactured:
11/16/2016 - 12/30/2017
Affected:
1,938
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 kenworth t680 and t880 trucks, and peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated eaton ultrashift plus or eaton advantage transmission with right hand stalk shifter. the display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly. the display can indicate 'n' when the shifter is set into 'd' or 'r', and the as a result, the truck will not move. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, "transmission shift lever sequence/starter interlock/transmission braking effect," and number 101, "control and displays."
Consequence:
A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update, free of charge. the recall began on march 9, 2018. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's numbers for this recall is 18kwa and 118-a.
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.
Campaign:
18V092000 on 02/05/2018
Component:
Electrical system: instrument panel
Manufactured:
11/16/2016 - 12/30/2017
Affected:
1,938
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 kenworth t680 and t880 trucks, and peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated eaton ultrashift plus or eaton advantage transmission with right hand stalk shifter. the display that indicates which transmission gear the driver selected may display incorrectly. the display can indicate 'n' when the shifter is set into 'd' or 'r', and the as a result, the truck will not move. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, "transmission shift lever sequence/starter interlock/transmission braking effect," and number 101, "control and displays."
Consequence:
A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will install a transmission software update, free of charge. the recall began on march 9, 2018. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's numbers for this recall is 18kwa and 118-a.
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.
Campaign:
18V368000 on 06/06/2018
Component:
Service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light
Manufactured:
11/14/2016 - 06/01/2017
Affected:
3,043
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 kenworth t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks. in the event that the anti-lock brake system (abs) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the abs may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of abs. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems," and 136, "electronic stability control system on heavy vehicles."
Consequence:
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the namux software within the cab control module, free of charge. paccar issued owners an interim notification on july 30, 2018. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.
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.
Campaign:
18V368000 on 06/06/2018
Component:
Electronic stability control
Manufactured:
11/14/2016 - 06/01/2017
Affected:
3,043
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 kenworth t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks. in the event that the anti-lock brake system (abs) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the abs may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of abs. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems," and 136, "electronic stability control system on heavy vehicles."
Consequence:
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will update the namux software within the cab control module, free of charge. paccar issued owners an interim notification on july 30, 2018. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.
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.
Campaign:
18V657000 on 09/26/2018
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
01/25/2016 - 07/29/2018
Affected:
48,896
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 kenworth c500, t600, t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks, as well as peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with cummins isx15 or x15 diesel engines. in certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Consequence:
If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. the engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel pump cooling circuit screen, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's number for this recall is 18e081.
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.

2017 PETERBILT 567 TSBs (17)

Bulletin:
716-1
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Non-safety campaign: watson & chalin lift axle frame brackets with slotted lower mounting holes may exhibit cracking when fasteners are positioned at the upper portion of the slot. installing a doubler plate may prevent cracks from developi
Bulletin:
18-16
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Fix-as-fail: an internal issue may cause some hvac mode door actuators to fail. this will cause the hvac system to act erratically or constantly turn on and off.
Bulletin:
816-1
Component:
012000 steering:column
Summary:
Non-safety campaign: ten vehicles may have been built with misrouted wire loom on the steering column. a misrouted loom may catch on the steering column during use, damaging the steering angle sensor (sas) wire but does not affect the opera
Bulletin:
10161
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Fix-as-needed - smartnav software update is available for improvements to in-call audio, radio settings and wheel seek functionality.
Bulletin:
20-16
Component:
354000 equipment:mechanical
Summary:
Fix-as-fail: peterbilt 567/579 hvac panel and temperature mode doors not functioning properly
Bulletin:
20-16
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Fix-as-fail: hvac panel and temperature mode doors are failing for certain 579 and 567 models.
Bulletin:
15-16
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Fix-as-fail: repair for horizontal exhaust diffuser configurations with broken brackets or cracked diffuser.
Bulletin:
817-1
Component:
210000 trailer hitches
Summary:
Non safety campaign: the circuit for the trailer hotline/trailer power may not be properly protected on model 567/579 vehicles equipped with this option.
Bulletin:
9162
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Non-safety campaign: the peterbilt smartair no idle system may shut down during use. a software issue, corrected by replacing the control panel, has been identified as the source of this issue.
Bulletin:
14-17
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Fix-as-fail ? outside air temperature sensor may fail for 567 and 579 built between 2015 and 2017.
Bulletin:
317-2
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Non-safety campaign ? outside air temperature sensor may fail for 567 and 579 built between 2015 and 2017.
Bulletin:
FRN10172
Component:
270000 lane departure
Summary:
Repair notice - need to place a (ldw) lane departure warning switch in vehicle missing them.
Bulletin:
7-17
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Fix-as-fail ? there is an updated plug to fix leaking steer axle hubcaps.
Bulletin:
8-18
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Fix-as-fail ? some vehicles may set a ?cluster not detected? error message when connecting to the cecu with esa.
Bulletin:
TT8136
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Tip for technicians to avoid a conflict with the engine controller when re-programming the transmission
Bulletin:
32-010
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Information only - customer installed inverters may be wired incorrectly.
Bulletin:
26-031
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Non-safety campaign - chassis with eaton manual or ultrashift transmissions may experience loosening of the bellhousing bolts.

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