If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227157-kenworth-t800-2016-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling · Recall date May 26, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V309000
“KENWORTH T800 (2016) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling.” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 26, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227157-kenworth-t800-2016-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling. Based on NHTSA recall 15V309000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V309000).
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of PACCAR, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWH and 515-G.
We’ve drafted a message you can send PACCAR Incorporated to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 15V309000 — PACCAR Incorporated KENWORTH T800 (2016) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling Hello, I own a KENWORTH T800 (2016) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling that is covered by recall 15V309000 from PACCAR Incorporated. The official recall notice states: Cummins will notify owners on behalf of PACCAR, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWH and 515-G. 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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