1996 VOLVO WG RECALL - #97V196004
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : HUB
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.
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| Vehicle |
1996 VOLVO WG |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Manufactured between |
8/12/1996 - 12/7/1996 |
| Recalled on |
1/5/1998 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Owners Notified on |
1/26/1998 |
| # Affected |
39 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS. |
| Consequences |
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 26, 1998.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 FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 VOLVO WG Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1996 VOLVO WG Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1996 VOLVO WG Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1996 VOLVO WG Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, LINES AND FITTINGS
1996 VOLVO WG Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS, SWITCH
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