1997 VOLVO VN RECALL - #98V120001
RECALL FOR WHEELS : RIM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET ALUMINUM DUAL WHEELS, 22.5X8.25, ONE-PIECE, TUBELESS, SUPPLIED BY ACCURIDE/AKW. CERTAIN DESIGN REVISIONS COMBINED WITH PROCESS CONDITIONS CAUSED FATIGUE CRACKS IN THESE WHEELS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 VOLVO VN |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
6/3/1998 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
3,065 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:RIM |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET ALUMINUM DUAL WHEELS, 22.5X8.25, ONE-PIECE, TUBELESS, SUPPLIED BY ACCURIDE/AKW. CERTAIN DESIGN REVISIONS COMBINED WITH PROCESS CONDITIONS CAUSED FATIGUE CRACKS IN THESE WHEELS. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS. |
| Corrective action |
ACCURIDE/AKW WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. |
| Notes |
ACCURIDE/AKW WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 27, 1998. OWNERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THEIR WHEELS REPLACED FREE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACCURIDE/KAISER AT 1-888-665-9189 OR VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 VOLVO VN Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
1997 VOLVO VN Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
1997 VOLVO VN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1997 VOLVO VN Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1997 VOLVO VN Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
1997 VOLVO VN Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1997 VOLVO VN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
1997 VOLVO VN Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1997 VOLVO VN Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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