The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V150000·Announced 2010-04-15

Kenworth Recalls 2010 T270 and T370 Trucks for Wheel Fire Risk

Kenworth is recalling 2010 T270 and T370 trucks because over-torqued spindle nuts may cause wheel end fires.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle assembly) that may result in a wheel end fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2010 T270 and T370 trucks equipped with non-LMS hubs. The recall addresses a defect where the spindle nut attaching the hub and bearing to the axle spindle may have been over-torqued during the hub installation process.

An over-torqued 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.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH T370, T270
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
23

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • T370
  • T270

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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