Recall
Volvo Vhd — 02V317000
NHTSA ID
02V317000
Make
Volvo
Model
Vhd
Years Affected
2002
Recall Date
2002-11-25
Component
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Units Affected
213
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
RVXX0301
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF AXLE STABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.