If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227168-kenworth-t680-2016-recall-electrical-system · Recall date August 5, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V270000
“KENWORTH T680 (2016) recall — Electrical System.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 5, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227168-kenworth-t680-2016-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall 15V270000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V270000).
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line, free of charge. PACCAR issued an interim notification to owners on July 10, 2015. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 15KWE and 515-F.
We’ve drafted a message you can send PACCAR Incorporated to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 15V270000 — PACCAR Incorporated KENWORTH T680 (2016) recall — Electrical System Hello, I own a KENWORTH T680 (2016) recall — Electrical System that is covered by recall 15V270000 from PACCAR Incorporated. The official recall notice states: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line, free of charge. PACCAR issued an interim notification to owners on July 10, 2015. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 15KWE and 515-F. 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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