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Paccar - Front wheel hub incorrectly assembled
Official notice
11 May 2018
Last checked
11 May 2018
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Front wheel hub incorrectly assembled. Front wheel bearing failure can lead to front wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2018-05-11.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
14
Recall number
18KWB
Official notice
2018-05-11
The hazard
The hazard
Front wheel bearing failure can lead to front wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Company & contacts
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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Documents, notices & source
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