Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V113000

Suspension: multiple axle

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-07-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V113000

Suspension: multiple axle

Component: Suspension: multiple axle
Manufacturer: VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Vehicles affected: 119
Reported to NHTSA: 1988-07-19
Owners notified: 1988-07-28

Defect description

AXLE SEAT USED ON REAR AXLE MAY BE TOO HARD (BRITTLE) AND COULD CRACK.

Safety risk

THE AFFECTED AXLE WOULD BE LOOSE, AFFECTING STEERING ANDDIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE SUSPECT AXLE SEAT.

Notes

SYSTEM: REAR AXLE SEAT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 33,000 LBS. GVWR AND GREATER.

Scope of coverage

9 model years across 9 models.

Model	Years on record
WHITE GMC WCA	1988
WHITE GMC WCM	1988
WHITE GMC WCS	1988
WHITE GMC WGL	1988
WHITE GMC WHL	1988
WHITE GMC WHM	1988
WHITE GMC WIA	1988
WHITE GMC WIL	1988
WHITE GMC WIM	1988

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.