Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.
Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250951-kenworth-t700-2013-recall-power-train · Recall date August 20, 2012 · Official notice: NHTSA #12V407000
“KENWORTH T700 (2013) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 20, 2012. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250951-kenworth-t700-2013-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 12V407000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V407000).
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the each of the affected fasteners, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
We’ve drafted a message you can send PACCAR Incorporated to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 12V407000 — PACCAR Incorporated KENWORTH T700 (2013) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a KENWORTH T700 (2013) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 12V407000 from PACCAR Incorporated. The official recall notice states: Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the each of the affected fasteners, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. 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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