NHTSA Recall 07V108000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V108000; Date: Mar. 16, 2007
If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Volvo VNL; 2008 Volvo VNL; 2007 Volvo VNM; 2008 Volvo VNM
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 84
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
How to Fix:
Dealers will repair and inspect the axles and replace them free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2007. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Recall Notes:
Volvo trucks recall no. Rvxx0701. Customers may 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: Apr 9, 2007
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