The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V359000·Announced 2018-05-31

Kenworth Recalls 2019 T270 and T370 Trucks for Axle Nut Issue

PACCAR is recalling 2019 Kenworth T270 and T370 vehicles because over-tightened rear axle nuts may cause bearing failure or fire, increasing crash risk.

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 nut over-tightening) that can cause wheel separation and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2019 Kenworth T270 and T370 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear hub axle nut may have been over-tightened. This condition can potentially cause bearing failure or a fire.

Bearing failure can lead to wheel separation, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 22, 2018. PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will disassemble the rear hub assembly, install new bearings, and re-assemble the hub free of charge.

Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWC. 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.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH T270, T370
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
36

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)

  • T270
  • T370

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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