NHTSA recall 18V359000
Power train › Axle hubs
Kenworth T270 and 1 more
Reported May 31, 201836 vehicles affectedPACCAR IncorporatedMaker’s number 18KWCBuilt Mar 6, 2018 – May 2, 2018
The defect
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.
The risk
Bearing failure can cause wheel separation, increasing the risk of crash.
The remedy
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.