NHTSA Recall 10V185000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V185000; Date: May. 4, 2010
A wheel end fire may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Kenworth T2000; 2010 Kenworth T660; 2010 Kenworth T800; 2010 Kenworth W900
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 21
Recall Summary:
Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2010 t2000, t660, t800 and w900 vehicles manufactured between July 30, 2009 and September 18, 2009. The rear axle outer end hub may have not been primed with oil properly during the rear axle installation process. 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the bearings, seals and will add oil to the outer end hub as well as inspect races and axle housing for damage and replacing as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on may 24, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 10kwb. 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 24, 2010
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