2010 KENWORTH T270 RECALL - #10V150000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2010 KENWORTH T270 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/2009 - 8/6/2009 |
| Recalled on |
4/15/2010 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
4/23/2010 |
| # Affected |
23 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
PACCAR RECALL NO. 10KWA.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2010 KENWORTH T270 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2010 KENWORTH T270 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2010 KENWORTH T270 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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