Power Train:axle Hubs

NHTSA campaign 18V359000 · announced May 31, 2018 · filed by Paccar Incorporated · 36 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2019 Kenworth T270
• 2019 Kenworth T370

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.