AUTOCAR WX 1995: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : WX | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1995-06-01 - 1995-12-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V032000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-02-13 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-02-12 | Date Added to Database: 1996-02-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6034 | ||
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Summary:
THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE RETENTION PLATE CAN BREAK UNDER NORMAL USE, AFFECTING AXLE ALIGNMENT. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF REAR AXLE STABILITY AFFECTING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE AXLE RETENTION CLIP PLATES ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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