Vehicle recall 10V150000 · April 15, 2010
Kenworth T270 and T370
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V150000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 15, 2010
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 10KWA
- Owner notification
- April 23, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T270 (2010): 2010
- Kenworth T370 (2010): 2010
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