2018 Kenworth T270 recall: wheels
⚠️ What's wrong
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 fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V308000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 18KWB
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Vehicles affected
- 14
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB; WHEELS:HUB
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 26, 2018
- Built
- Nov 17, 2017 – Dec 12, 2017
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.