AUTOCAR WX 2002: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Make : AUTOCAR | Model : WX | Year : 2002 |
Build Dates : 2002-04-02 - 2002-09-25 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02V317000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2003-01-14 | Date Received by ODI: 2002-11-25 | Date Added to Database: 2002-11-27 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0301 | ||
Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 213 | ||
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF AXLE STABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |