VOLVO VN 2005: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V311000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VN | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-08-26 | 2005-07-07 | 2005-07-12 |
Production Dates: 2004-02-01 - 2004-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0503
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION"S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO.RVXX0503.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
