Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V359000

Power train: axle hubs

PACCAR Incorporated filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-05-31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V359000

Power train: axle hubs

Component
Power train: axle hubs
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
36
Reported to NHTSA
2018-05-31
Owners notified
2018-06-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Bearing failure can cause wheel separation, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
KENWORTH T2702019
KENWORTH T3702019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.