If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.
If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227347-peterbilt-579-2016-recall-equipment · Recall date June 3, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V132000
“PETERBILT 579 (2016) recall — Equipment.” GovInfoNow, recall dated June 3, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227347-peterbilt-579-2016-recall-equipment. Based on NHTSA recall 15V132000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V132000).
Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected Tire and Rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-D.
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Subject: Recall 15V132000 — PACCAR Incorporated PETERBILT 579 (2016) recall — Equipment Hello, I own a PETERBILT 579 (2016) recall — Equipment that is covered by recall 15V132000 from PACCAR Incorporated. The official recall notice states: Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected Tire and Rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-D. 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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