What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2010142
- Recall date
- 30 April 2010
- Make
- Kenworth
- Models
- T660, T2000, W900, T800
- Model years
- 2010
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Suspension
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 27
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, 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. As a result, a wheel end fire may occur, increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace bearings, seals, and add oil to the outer end hubs. Races and axle housing will be inspected and replaced as necessary.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2010142.