Recall 10V150000: 2010 Kenworth T370 and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 15, 2010

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

23vehicles

Model years

2010

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2010 t270 and t370 trucks equipped with non-lms hubs. The spindle nut attaching the hub and bearing to the axle spindle (steer or drive) may have been over-torqued during the hub installation process.

Possible consequence

An over-torque of the spindle nut may cause the bearing to seize, possibly resulting in the overheating of the wheel end. As a result, a wheel end fire may occur.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the bearings free of charge. The spindle and hub will be inspected for scoring and replaced if necessary. The safety recall began on april 23, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2010 Kenworth T2700 complaints
• 2010 Kenworth T3700 complaints