Recall 10V150000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Report Date

20100415

Component

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2010	KENWORTH	T270
2010	KENWORTH	T370

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.