Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 02V317000

Suspension: multiple axle

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2002-11-25.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V317000

Suspension: multiple axle

Component
Suspension: multiple axle
Manufacturer
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Vehicles affected
213
Reported to NHTSA
2002-11-25
Owners notified
2003-01-14

Defect description

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS WITH VOLVO B-RIDE REAR SUSPENSION, THE FORWARD AND/OR REAR DRIVE AXLE UPPER AXLE SEAT COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE AFFECTED AXLE TO SHIFT OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF AXLE STABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER AXLE SEAT ON BOTH REAR DRIVE AXLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 14, 2003. 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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
Volvo VHD2002
Volvo VN2002
Volvo WX2002
Volvo WXLL2002
Volvo WXR2002

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.