VOLVO VHD 2001: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V036000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VHD | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-03-15 | 2002-02-05 | 2002-02-07 |
Production Dates: 2001-10-23 - 2001-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 215
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE FORWARD AND/OR REAR DRIVE AXLE UPPER AXLE SEAT CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE AXLE TO SHIFT OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF AXLE STABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER AXLE SEAT FOR A CERTAIN DATE CODE THAT IS STAMPED ON THE PART, AND THOSE AXLES WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2002. 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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
