NHTSA Recall 05V457000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V457000; Date: Oct. 4, 2005
If a spindle fractures while the vehicle is in motion, it may cause wheel separation, which could, without warning result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Volvo VN
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 7
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with arvinmeritor series 145 and 160 rear drive axles. Some of the spindles were overheated during the heat treat process which could result in a fracture of the spindle.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the spindle for suspect heat codes and replace the axle if necessary. The recall began on December 12, 2005. Owners may contact vovlo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Recall Notes:
Volvo trucks recall no. Rvxx0505. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 12, 2005
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