Recall 10V150 affects 23 2010 Kenworth T370 and T270 trucks for over-torqued spindle nuts. Repair is free at any franchised Kenworth dealer.
Kenworth is recalling 23 2010 T370 and T270 trucks equipped with non-LMS hubs because an over-torqued spindle nut can make the hub bearing seize. A seized bearing can overheat the wheel end and raise the risk of a wheel end fire; the dealer repair will be free once Kenworth makes it available.
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What's wrong?
On 2010 Kenworth T370 and T270 trucks, the hub and bearing assembly supports the wheel end on the axle spindle. The spindle is the fixed shaft at the end of the steer or drive axle, and the spindle nut clamps the hub and bearing in place so the wheel end stays aligned and turns correctly.
In this recall, the concern is the spindle nut used with certain non-LMS hubs. During hub installation, that nut was tightened beyond the intended torque. Too much clamping force puts excess load on the bearing and wheel-end parts, which stresses the assembly instead of letting the bearing rotate with the correct clearance.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not rely on noise, vibration, or a dashboard light to identify this defect before the affected wheel-end parts fail.
Who's affected?
Covers the T370 and T270, with the drive axle as the shared component.
| 2010 Kenworth T370 | drive axle |
|---|---|
| 2010 Kenworth T270 | drive axle |
| Units affected | 23 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An over-torqued spindle nut can cause the bearing to seize and overheat the wheel end. That overheating can lead to a wheel-end fire. Schedule the recall repair soon, and contact a Kenworth dealer before driving farther if the wheel end shows signs of heat. Repair will be free at any franchised Kenworth dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Kenworth T370 or T270 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Kenworth dealer to confirm whether the free bearing replacement is open for your VIN.
- Ask the dealer to inspect the spindle and hub for scoring and replace those parts if needed.
- Reference recall number 10V150 when you call, and bring the owner notice if you have it.
- Avoid driving with wheel-end overheating, smoke, or burning smell, and ask the dealer what to do before moving the truck.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kenworth technician replaces the bearings covered by recall 10V150. The technician also inspects the spindle and hub for scoring, then replaces the spindle or hub if the inspection shows damage. Kenworth's source remedy says this work is free of charge and that the safety recall began on April 23, 2010. If the dealer still needs to order parts, the dealer repair remains free once available.
Timeline
| April 15, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 23, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V150?
Recall 10V150 covers 23 2010 Kenworth T370 and T270 trucks equipped with non-LMS hubs. During hub installation, the spindle nut on the steer or drive axle was over-torqued. Kenworth dealers replace the bearings for free and inspect the spindle and hub for scoring.
What should I do if my 2010 Kenworth T370 or T270 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 10V150. If it is, contact a franchised Kenworth dealer and ask for the bearing replacement and spindle and hub inspection. Reference recall number 10V150 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Kenworth's recall remedy says dealers will replace the bearings free of charge. The dealer also inspects the spindle and hub for scoring and replaces them if needed as part of the recall work.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is wheel-end overheating and fire. NHTSA campaign 10V150 says an over-torqued spindle nut can cause the bearing to seize, which overheats the wheel end. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair before putting the truck back into service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V150000 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth customer service | 425-828-5440 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V150 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V150000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →