NHTSA Recall 02V036000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V036000; Date: Feb. 5, 2002
This could result in a loss of axle stability increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Volvo VHD; 2001 Volvo VN; 2001 Volvo WSR; 2001 Volvo WX; 2001 Volvo Wxll
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Affected Units:: 215
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat can break allowing the axle to shift out of alignment.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the upper axle seat for a certain date code that is stamped on the part, and those axles will be replaced. Owner notification began March 15, 2002. 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 Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 15, 2002
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