VOLVO VHD 2002: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V317000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VHD | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-01-14 | 2002-11-25 | 2002-11-27 |
Production Dates: 2002-04-02 - 2002-09-25
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0301
Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 213
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF AXLE STABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
