The defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T270 trucks. The outer spindle nut of the front wheel hub assembly may have been incorrectly installed possibly causing bearing failure.
The risk
Front wheel bearing failure can lead to front wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
PACCAR has notified owners, and dealers have inspected the hub assembly and corrected the installations, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2018. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWB.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T270 | 2018 |
Components: WHEELS:HUB | SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenworth T270 | 2018 | 0 | 5 |
Other wheels recalls in 2018
9 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the wheels; PACCAR Incorporated filed 154 campaigns in all.
| 18V689000 2 Oct 2018 | Jayco, Inc. |
| 18V614000 12 Sept 2018 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 18V585000 8 Sept 2018 | Trailstar International Inc |
| 18V567000 28 Aug 2018 | MAC Trailer Mfg., Inc. |
| 18V470000 16 Jul 2018 | Ford Motor Company |
| 18V461000 11 Jul 2018 | Automobili Lamborghini |
| 18V450000 5 Jul 2018 | Entegra Coach |
| 18V130000 22 Feb 2018 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018