CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
- 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.
- Risk
- Bearing failure can cause wheel separation, increasing the risk of crash.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2019 trucks have a rear hub axle nut that may have been over-tightened. This can lead to bearing failure, which in turn can cause a wheel to separate from the vehicle or a fire, raising the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners. Authorized dealers will disassemble the rear hub assembly, install new bearings, and reassemble the hub at no cost to you. If you have questions, you can contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258 and reference recall number 18KWC. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth T270 | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T370 | 2019 |