Vehicle recall 10V185000 · May 4, 2010
Kenworth T2000, T660 and 2 more models
The rear axle outer end hub may have not been primed with oil properly during the rear axle 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 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.
- Consequence
- A wheel end fire may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V185000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 4, 2010
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 10KWB
- Owner notification
- May 24, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 21
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T2000 (2010): 2010
- Kenworth T660 (2010): 2010
- Kenworth T800 (2010): 2010
- Kenworth W900 (2010): 2010
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