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Recall

Volvo Vh — 05V182000

NHTSA ID
05V182000
Make
Volvo
Model
Vh
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2005-04-22
Component
WHEELS
Units Affected
773
Completion Rate
Mfr Campaign No.
RVXX0502

Summary

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.

Consequence

THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2005 OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Affected Vehicles

Volvo Vh
Model Years: 2006

2006 Volvo Vh