VOLVO VHD 2017: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V927000

Make Model Year
VOLVO VHD 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-02-16 2016-12-22 2016-12-22

Production Dates: 2016-02-19 - 2016-06-21

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX1607

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volvo Trucks North America "Volvo" is recalling certain 2017 Volvo VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to June 21, 2016. The affected vehicles were built with front wheel hubs that cannot support the gross axle weight rating of the front axle.

Consequence

Overloaded front wheel hubs can result in premature failure of the hubs, bearings, and the related components, which can cause the front hub assembly to separate from the front axle. Because of this, the driver may lose control of the vehicle or parts may be dropped on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hub assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1607.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.