VOLVO VNM 1997: WHEELS:RIM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V120001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNM | 1997 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1998-05-19 | 1998-06-03 |
Production Dates: 1990-11-11 - 2002-07-17
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3065
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET ALUMINUM DUAL WHEELS, 22.5X8.25, ONE-PIECE, TUBELESS, SUPPLIED BY ACCURIDE/AKW. CERTAIN DESIGN REVISIONS COMBINED WITH PROCESS CONDITIONS CAUSED FATIGUE CRACKS IN THESE WHEELS.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS.
ACCURIDE/AKW WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
ACCURIDE/AKW WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 27, 1998. OWNERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THEIR WHEELS REPLACED FREE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACCURIDE/KAISER AT 1-888-665-9189 OR 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'.
