NHTSA Campaign 10V185000 — KENWORTH T2000 2010 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Public recall record in a structured, readable format. Campaign: 10V185000. Vehicle: KENWORTH T2000. Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 10V185000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | KENWORTH T2000 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | 10KWB |
Official 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.
Official consequence
A WHEEL END FIRE MAY OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Official 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.
Official 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 84442 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10V185000 |
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | T2000 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | 10KWB |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE |
| Manufacturer Name | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2009-07-30 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2009-09-18 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 21 |
| Action Date | 2010-05-24 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | PACCAR Incorporated |
| Report Date | 2010-05-04 |
| Notification Date | 2010-05-04 |
| Official 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. |
| Official Consequence | A WHEEL END FIRE MAY OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Official 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. |
| Official Notes / Contact | 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000035784000763774000000057 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |