2003 VOLVO VHD RECALL - #06V213000
RECALL FOR WHEELS
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WHEEL SPACER MAY BECOME DISTORTED FROM HEAT WHICH POTENTIALLY COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CLAMP THAT MAY RESULT IN LOOSE WHEEL NUTS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 VOLVO VHD |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/2001 - 6/30/2005 |
| Recalled on |
6/14/2006 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/26/2006 |
| # Affected |
873 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WHEEL SPACER MAY BECOME DISTORTED FROM HEAT WHICH POTENTIALLY COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CLAMP THAT MAY RESULT IN LOOSE WHEEL NUTS. |
| Consequences |
IF THE WHEEL NUTS LOOSEN FOR ANY REASON, DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL STUDS AND WHEEL MAY OCCUR, AND MAY LEAD TO A COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEELS FROM THE TRUCK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL SPACERS AND THE WHEEL EQUIPMENT (WHEELS,STUDS, AND HUB) WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX0603.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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. |
| See also |
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT PITMAN
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEATS
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS
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