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1983 VOLVO WCS Recall - Campaign #97V128001

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1983 VOLVO WCS RECALL - #97V128001

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : HUB

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEERING AXLE HUBS BUILT BY WEBB WHEEL FOR USE ON TRUCKS AND TRACTORS, PART NUMBERS WEBB 1530, VOLVO 90402-0006, OR EATON F1960. THE STEERING AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER PORTION OF THE HUB.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1983 VOLVO WCS
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 7/9/1982 - 12/18/1985
Recalled on 8/28/1997
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 9/29/1997
# Affected 1,767
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEERING AXLE HUBS BUILT BY WEBB WHEEL FOR USE ON TRUCKS AND TRACTORS, PART NUMBERS WEBB 1530, VOLVO 90402-0006, OR EATON F1960. THE STEERING AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER PORTION OF THE HUB.
Consequences LOSS OF STEERING CAN OCCUR AND THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HUB FOR CRACKS ON THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE OF THE HUB FLANGE AND REPLACE THESE HUBS.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 29, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-910-3939-2000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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