1997 VOLVO WX Recall - Campaign #97V212000

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1997 VOLVO WX RECALL - #97V212000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : WHEEL BEARING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEER AXLE WHEEL BEARING JAM NUT LOCK WASHER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BENT OVER THE JAM NUT AFTER THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE ADJUSTED.

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Vehicle 1997 VOLVO WX Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC Manufactured between 10/1/1997 - 10/20/1997 Recalled on 11/20/1997 Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC Owners Notified on 12/17/1997 # Affected 923 Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEER AXLE WHEEL BEARING JAM NUT LOCK WASHER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BENT OVER THE JAM NUT AFTER THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE ADJUSTED. Consequences IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE JAM NUT AND WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT CAN BACK OFF THE SPINDLE ALLOWING THE WHEEL AND THE BRAKE DRUM ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING AXLE WHEEL BEARING JAM NUT LOCK WASHER TO DETERMINE IF IT IS BENT OVER THE JAM NUT, AND IF NOT, REPAIR AS REQUIRED. Notes See also 1997 VOLVO WX Recall for WHEELS, RIM 1997 VOLVO WX Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, LINES AND FITTINGS 1997 VOLVO WX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1997 VOLVO WX Recall for PARKING BRAKE 1997 VOLVO WX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK 1997 VOLVO WX Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL