Vehicle recall 18V308000 · May 11, 2018
2018 Kenworth T270
The outer spindle nut of the front wheel hub assembly may have been incorrectly installed possibly causing bearing failure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T270 trucks. The outer spindle nut of the front wheel hub assembly may have been incorrectly installed possibly causing bearing failure.
- Consequence
- Front wheel bearing failure can lead to front wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR has notified owners, and dealers have inspected the hub assembly and corrected the installations, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2018. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWB.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V308000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 11, 2018
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18KWB
- Owner notification
- April 26, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Hub; Suspension › Front › Hub
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 (2018): 2018
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