Auto Recalls for Consumers

2001 VOLVO VHD Recall - Campaign #02V036000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2001 VOLVO VHD RECALL - #02V036000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE FORWARD AND/OR REAR DRIVE AXLE UPPER AXLE SEAT CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE AXLE TO SHIFT OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

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Vehicle 2001 VOLVO VHD
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 10/23/2001 - 11/30/2001
Recalled on 2/7/2002
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 3/15/2002
# Affected 215
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Description ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE FORWARD AND/OR REAR DRIVE AXLE UPPER AXLE SEAT CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE AXLE TO SHIFT OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
Consequences THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF AXLE STABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER AXLE SEAT FOR A CERTAIN DATE CODE THAT IS STAMPED ON THE PART, AND THOSE AXLES WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

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2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
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