THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE RETENTION PLATE CAN BREAK UNDER NORMAL USE
— Recall Campaign #96V032000
THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE RETENTION PLATE CAN BREAK UNDER NORMAL USE, AFFECTING AXLE ALIGNMENT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 6,034 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
96V032000
| Manufacturer: | Volvo Trucks North America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 12, 1996 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 96V032000 |
| Units affected: | 6,034 |
- Description:
- THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE RETENTION PLATE CAN BREAK UNDER NORMAL USE, AFFECTING AXLE ALIGNMENT.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF REAR AXLE STABILITY AFFECTING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE AXLE RETENTION CLIP PLATES ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SINGLE AXLE; REAR; AIR SUSPENSION. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES. NOTE: 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 GM HEAVY TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.