SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Published May 4, 2010 · Recall initiated: May 4, 2010
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 details
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Model
- T2000
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2010 KENWORTH T2000 | 2010 KENWORTH T800 | 2010 KENWORTH T660 | 2010 KENWORTH W900
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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