Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a wheel-end fire or crash.
Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a wheel-end fire or crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227165-kenworth-t680-2016-recall-power-train · Recall date March 4, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V196000
“KENWORTH T680 (2016) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated March 4, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227165-kenworth-t680-2016-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 15V196000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V196000).
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rear drive axle and inspect the wheel ends for damage, replacing them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWB.
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Subject: Recall 15V196000 — PACCAR Incorporated KENWORTH T680 (2016) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a KENWORTH T680 (2016) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 15V196000 from PACCAR Incorporated. The official recall notice states: Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rear drive axle and inspect the wheel ends for damage, replacing them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWB. 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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