If the rear wheel lug nuts are undertorqued, the wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the rear wheel lug nuts are undertorqued, the wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227160-kenworth-t800-2016-recall-wheels · Recall date November 5, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V272000
“KENWORTH T800 (2016) recall — Wheels.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 5, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227160-kenworth-t800-2016-recall-wheels. Based on NHTSA recall 15V272000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V272000).
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the rear wheel lug nuts are correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Kenworth's number for this recall is 15KWG.
We’ve drafted a message you can send PACCAR Incorporated to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 15V272000 — PACCAR Incorporated KENWORTH T800 (2016) recall — Wheels Hello, I own a KENWORTH T800 (2016) recall — Wheels that is covered by recall 15V272000 from PACCAR Incorporated. The official recall notice states: Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the rear wheel lug nuts are correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Kenworth's number for this recall is 15KWG. 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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