Recall
Volvo Whs — 97V128001
NHTSA ID
97V128001
Make
Volvo
Model
Whs
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1997-08-28
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Units Affected
1,767
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEERING AXLE HUBS BUILT BY WEBB WHEEL FOR USE ON TRUCKS AND TRACTORS, PART NUMBERS WEBB 1530, VOLVO 90402-0006, OR EATON F1960. THE STEERING AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER PORTION OF THE HUB.
Consequence
LOSS OF STEERING CAN OCCUR AND THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HUB FOR CRACKS ON THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE OF THE HUB FLANGE AND REPLACE THESE HUBS.