2003 VOLVO VNM RECALL - #05V498000
RECALL FOR WHEELS
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT STEER AXLE AIR SUSPENSION MAY DEVELOP A FRONT WHEEL WOBBLE WHEN THE TIRES BECOME WORN.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 VOLVO VNM |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/2002 - 10/31/2005 |
| Recalled on |
11/2/2005 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/20/2006 |
| # Affected |
1,376 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS |
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| Description |
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT STEER AXLE AIR SUSPENSION MAY DEVELOP A FRONT WHEEL WOBBLE WHEN THE TIRES BECOME WORN. |
| Consequences |
IF THE WOBBLE PERSISTS AND IS LEFT UNTREATED, DAMAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD IMPAIR VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE FRONT VERTICAL SHOCKS ON EACH SIDE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND ADD A HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
VOLVO TRUCKSRECALL NO. RVXX0506.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 VNM Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2003 VOLVO VNM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY
2003 VOLVO VNM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2003 VOLVO VNM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2003 VOLVO VNM Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2003 VOLVO VNM Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
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