NHTSA Campaign Id 84V070000; Date: Jun. 1, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:1983 White Truck White Truck; 1984 White Truck White Truck
Component: Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured by: Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp
Affected Units:: 300
Recall Summary:Front hubs were machined improperly and could split or break at the wheel mounting flange. The wheel mounting flange holds the wheel and brake drum system together. Wheel and brake drum could separate from vehicle.
How to Fix:Dealer will replace hubs.
Recall Notes:Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with disc wheels. System: suspension; wheel hub and brake drum. Consequences of defect: if the wheel and drum detach, an accident could result. Note: warning signs of impending failure are wheel wobble and brake drag.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 11, 1984
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