Kenworth recall: Wheels
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T270 trucks. The outer spindle nut of the front wheel hub assembly may have been incorrectly installed possibly causing bearing failure.
What could happen
Front wheel bearing failure can lead to front wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
PACCAR has notified owners, and dealers have inspected the hub assembly and corrected the installations, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2018. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWB.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T270 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V308000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 11, 2018
- Owners notified
- Apr 26, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 14
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 17, 2017 to Dec 12, 2017
- Part
- Wheels › Hub; Suspension › Front › Hub
- Maker's own recall number
- 18KWB
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
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- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Jul 28, 2022
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Apr 25, 2022
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Dec 29, 2021
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Fuel system, diesel Aug 3, 2021
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Fuel system, diesel May 26, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.