Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V308000 Reported May 11, 2018

Front wheel hub incorrectly assembled

Paccar Incorporated · Suspension · 14 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V308000
Manufacturer Campaign
18KWB
Manufacturer
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
14
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 11, 2018
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

Front wheel bearing failure can lead to front wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 18V308000 or campaign 18KWB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V308000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V308000?

NHTSA recall 18V308000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on May 11, 2018. It addresses: Front wheel hub incorrectly assembled. The recall affects approximately 14 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V308000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18KWB. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.