2006 VOLVO VN RECALL - #05V182000
RECALL FOR WHEELS
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2006 VOLVO VN |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
2/21/2005 - 3/23/2005 |
| Recalled on |
4/28/2005 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/30/2005 |
| # Affected |
773 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME. |
| Consequences |
THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2005 OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX0502. 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 |
2006 VOLVO VN Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2006 VOLVO VN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, QUICK RELEASE VALVE
2006 VOLVO VN Recall for SEAT BELTS
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