Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248413-kenworth-t270-2015-recall-parking-brake · Recall date December 29, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V810000
“KENWORTH T270 (2015) recall — Parking Brake.” GovInfoNow, recall dated December 29, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248413-kenworth-t270-2015-recall-parking-brake. Based on NHTSA recall 14V810000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V810000).
Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake chamber, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners March 3, 2015. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (Kenworth), or 1-940-591-4000 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 14KWP (Kenworth), and 1214L (Peterbilt).
We’ve drafted a message you can send PACCAR Incorporated to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 14V810000 — PACCAR Incorporated KENWORTH T270 (2015) recall — Parking Brake Hello, I own a KENWORTH T270 (2015) recall — Parking Brake that is covered by recall 14V810000 from PACCAR Incorporated. The official recall notice states: Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake chamber, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners March 3, 2015. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (Kenworth), or 1-940-591-4000 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 14KWP (Kenworth), and 1214L (Peterbilt). 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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