NHTSA Recall 16V927000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V927000; Date: Dec. 22, 2016
Overloaded front wheel hubs can result in premature failure of the hubs, bearings, and the related components, which can cause the front hub assembly to separate from the front axle. Because of this, the driver may lose control of the vehicle or parts may be dropped on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Volvo VHD; 2017 Volvo VNL; 2017 Volvo VNM
Component: Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 16
Recall Summary:
Volvo trucks north America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 Volvo vhd, vnl, and vnm trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to June 21, 2016. The affected vehicles were built with front wheel hubs that cannot support the gross axle weight rating of the front axle.
How to Fix:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hub assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1607.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 16, 2017
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