The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V185000·Announced 2010-05-04

Kenworth Recalls 2010 Trucks Due to Rear Axle Bearing Overheating Risk

Kenworth is recalling certain 2010 T2000, T660, T800, and W900 trucks because improper oil priming in the rear axle may cause bearing overheating and potential fire.

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 (rear axle) that may result in a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating involving significant injury or property damage risks.

Plain-English summary

Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2010 T2000, T660, T800, and W900 vehicles manufactured between July 30, 2009, and September 18, 2009. The recall addresses a defect in the rear axle outer end hub, which may not have been properly primed with oil during the installation process.

The potential lack of oil may cause the outer end bearing to heat up and/or seize, possibly resulting in the overheating of the wheel end. This condition may lead to a wheel end fire, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the bearings and seals, add oil to the outer end hub, and inspect the races and axle housing for damage, replacing components as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 24, 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 T2000, T800, T660, W900
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
21

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 (4)

  • T2000
  • T800
  • T660
  • W900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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