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/1227348-peterbilt-579-2016-recall-electrical-system · Recall date July 22, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V456000
“PETERBILT 579 (2016) recall — Electrical System.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 22, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227348-peterbilt-579-2016-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall 15V456000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V456000).
Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line and install a plastic insulator on the cable end, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 715-K.
We’ve drafted a message you can send PACCAR Incorporated to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 15V456000 — PACCAR Incorporated PETERBILT 579 (2016) recall — Electrical System Hello, I own a PETERBILT 579 (2016) recall — Electrical System that is covered by recall 15V456000 from PACCAR Incorporated. The official recall notice states: Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line and install a plastic insulator on the cable end, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 715-K. 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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