1997 VOLVO WX RECALL - #98V120001
RECALL FOR WHEELS : RIM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET ALUMINUM DUAL WHEELS, 22.5X8.25, ONE-PIECE, TUBELESS, SUPPLIED BY ACCURIDE/AKW. CERTAIN DESIGN REVISIONS COMBINED WITH PROCESS CONDITIONS CAUSED FATIGUE CRACKS IN THESE WHEELS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 VOLVO WX |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
6/3/1998 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
3,065 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:RIM |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET ALUMINUM DUAL WHEELS, 22.5X8.25, ONE-PIECE, TUBELESS, SUPPLIED BY ACCURIDE/AKW. CERTAIN DESIGN REVISIONS COMBINED WITH PROCESS CONDITIONS CAUSED FATIGUE CRACKS IN THESE WHEELS. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS. |
| Corrective action |
ACCURIDE/AKW WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. |
| Notes |
ACCURIDE/AKW WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 27, 1998. OWNERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THEIR WHEELS REPLACED FREE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACCURIDE/KAISER AT 1-888-665-9189 OR VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 VOLVO WX Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING
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
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