VOLVO 244 1978: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V062000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | 244 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-03-17 | 1978-03-24 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1976-09-01 - 1978-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 28000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, MAY HAVE RECEIVED AN INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF LUBRICATION. THIS CONDITION WOULD INITIALLY CAUSE THE ROLLER BEARINGS TO DEVELOP A RUMBLING NOISE.
THE DEALER WILL EITHER LUBRICATE THE BEARINGS OR REPLACE THEM WITH NEW BEARINGS AND SEALS WITH LUBRICATION AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLE, WHEEL BEARINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF ALLOWED TO CONTINUE IN THIS CONDITION, THE BEARINGSWILL HEAT UP AND EVENTUALLY SEIZE. THIS MAY LEAD TO THE REAR AXLE SEPARATINGINTO PIECES, THE WHEEL SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE, LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY,AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
