1997 VOLVO WXLL 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 VOLVO WXLL |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| See also |
1997 VOLVO WXLL Recall for WHEELS, RIM
1997 VOLVO WXLL Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, LINES AND FITTINGS
1997 VOLVO WXLL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
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