VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW 20-EDL BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES
— Recall Campaign #00V246306
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW 20-EDL BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET. THESE BEARINGS WERE PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 5 AND OCTOBER 3, 1999.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 730 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
00V246306
| Manufacturer: | Volvo Trucks North America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 24, 2000 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 00V246306 |
| Units affected: | 730 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW 20-EDL BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET. THESE BEARINGS WERE PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 5 AND OCTOBER 3, 1999.
- Consequeces:
- IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 13, 2000.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 1-800-528-6586. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).