Kenworth T270 (2018): Suspension
Recall 18V308000 · May 11, 2018 · PACCAR Incorporated
14
vehicles affected
14
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V308000
- Date
- May 11, 2018
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 14
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Hub; Wheels > Hub
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
Front wheel bearing failure can lead to front wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V308000?
1 model: Kenworth T270 (2018), about 14 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V308000?
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.
What can happen?
Front wheel bearing failure can lead to front wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.