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2010 KENWORTH T270 Recall - Campaign #10V150000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2010 KENWORTH T270 RECALL - #10V150000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY

KENWORTH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 T270 AND T370 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH NON-LMS HUBS. THE SPINDLE NUT ATTACHING THE HUB AND BEARING TO THE AXLE SPINDLE (STEER OR DRIVE) MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TORQUED DURING THE HUB INSTALLATION PROCESS.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2010 KENWORTH T270
Manufacturer PACCAR INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 6/1/2009 - 8/6/2009
Recalled on 4/15/2010
Influenced by PACCAR INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 4/23/2010
# Affected 23
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Description KENWORTH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 T270 AND T370 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH NON-LMS HUBS. THE SPINDLE NUT ATTACHING THE HUB AND BEARING TO THE AXLE SPINDLE (STEER OR DRIVE) MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TORQUED DURING THE HUB INSTALLATION PROCESS.
Consequences AN OVER-TORQUE OF THE 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.
Corrective action 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.
Notes PACCAR RECALL NO. 10KWA.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
See also 2010 KENWORTH T270 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL

2010 KENWORTH T270 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT

2010 KENWORTH T270 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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