NHTSA Recall 01V167004
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V167004; Date: Jul. 10, 2001
Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Volvo ACL; 2000 Volvo WG; 2000 Volvo WX
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Affected Units:: 12
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty 6x4 trucks equipped with chalmers 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. Chalmers is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chalmers at 1-905-624-9750.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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