Campaign 18V-359

Rear hub axle nut on these vehicles may have been over tightened, possibly causing bearing failure or a fire

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Defect 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 18V359000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about powertrain on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 18V-359
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
KenworthT27020190
KenworthT37020190
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.