KENWORTH T370 2019: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V359000

Make Model Year
KENWORTH T370 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-06-22 2018-05-31 2018-06-04

Production Dates: 2018-03-06 - 2018-05-02

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18KWC

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.