2008 VOLVO VNM RECALL - #07V108000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AXLE HOUSINGS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL THAT WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OVER TIME.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 VOLVO VNM |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/2006 - 2/28/2007 |
| Recalled on |
3/16/2007 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
4/9/2007 |
| # Affected |
84 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AXLE HOUSINGS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL THAT WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OVER TIME. |
| Consequences |
IF A FATIGUE FAILURE OCCURS AND IS LEFT UNATTENDED, THE AXLE MAY LOCK UP OR THE END OF THE AXLE COULD COME OFF, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX0701.CUSTOMERS MAY 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 |
2008 VOLVO VNM Recall for STEERING
2008 VOLVO VNM Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2008 VOLVO VNM Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HOOD, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2008 VOLVO VNM Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2008 VOLVO VNM Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2008 VOLVO VNM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2008 VOLVO VNM Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2008 VOLVO VNM Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 VOLVO VNM Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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