Kenworth recall: Power train
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019 Kenworth T270 and T370 vehicles. The rear hub axle nut on these vehicles may have been over tightened, possibly causing bearing failure or a fire.
What could happen
Bearing failure can cause wheel separation, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will disassemble the rear hub assembly, and install new bearings and re-assemble the hub, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWC.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T270 2019
- Kenworth T370 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V359000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 31, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jun 22, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 36
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 6, 2018 to May 2, 2018
- Part
- Power train › Axle hubs
- Maker's own recall number
- 18KWC
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.