VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1996-02-12.
Recall campaignNHTSA 96V032000
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system
Component
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system
Manufacturer
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Vehicles affected
6,034
Reported to NHTSA
1996-02-12
Owners notified
1996-02-13
Defect description
THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE RETENTION PLATE CAN BREAK UNDER NORMAL USE, AFFECTING AXLE ALIGNMENT.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF REAR AXLE STABILITY AFFECTING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.