VOLVO VNM 2001: SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V199000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNM | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-10-06 | 2003-05-28 | 2003-06-03 |
Production Dates: 1998-08-06 - 2002-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0304
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 433
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT AXLE HUBS. AN INTERIM NOTICE TO OWNERS WAS MAILED ON JUNE 25, 2003. FINAL OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 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 AT 1-800-528-6586.
VOLVO RECALL NO. RVXX0304.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
