NHTSA Recall 97V212000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V212000; Date: Nov. 17, 1997
If this condition exists, the jam nut and wheel bearing adjusting nut can back off the spindle allowing the wheel and the brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Volvo ACL; 1997 Volvo VNL; 1997 Volvo VNM; 1997 Volvo WAH; 1997 Volvo WCA; 1997 Volvo WG; 1997 Volvo WIA; 1997 Volvo WX; 1997 Volvo Wxll; 1997 Volvo WXR
Component: Suspension:front:wheel Bearing
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Affected Units:: 923
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The steer axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer may not have been bent over the jam nut after the wheel bearings were adjusted.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the steering axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer to determine if it is bent over the jam nut, and if not, repair as required.
Recall Notes:
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 17, 1997
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