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NHTSA recall 10V185000

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle

Kenworth T2000 and 3 more

Reported May 4, 201021 vehicles affectedPACCAR INCORPORATEDMaker’s number 10KWBBuilt Jul 30, 2009 – Sep 18, 2009

The defect

Kenworth IS recalling certain model year 2010 t2000, T660, T800 and W900 vehicles manufactured between july 30, 2009 and september 18, 2009. the rear axle outer end hub may have not been primed with oil properly during the rear axle installation process. potential lack of oil may cause the outer end bearing to heat up and/or seize, possibly resulting in the overheating of the wheel end.

The risk

A wheel end fire may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the bearings, seals and will add oil to the outer end hub as well as inspect races and axle housing for damage and replacing as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on may 24, 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

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Vehicles in this recall

Kenworth T2000
2010
Kenworth T660
2010
Kenworth T800
2010
Kenworth W900
2010

Notes

Kenworth recall no. 10Kwb.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .