VOLVO VNM 1997: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V212000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNM | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-12-17 | 1997-11-17 | 1997-11-20 |
Production Dates: 1997-10-01 - 1997-10-20
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 923
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEER AXLE WHEEL BEARING JAM NUT LOCK WASHER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BENT OVER THE JAM NUT AFTER THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE ADJUSTED.
IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE JAM NUT AND WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT CAN BACK OFF THE SPINDLE ALLOWING THE WHEEL AND THE BRAKE DRUM ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING AXLE WHEEL BEARING JAM NUT LOCK WASHER TO DETERMINE IF IT IS BENT OVER THE JAM NUT, AND IF NOT, REPAIR AS REQUIRED.
