VOLVO VNM 2005: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V498000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNM | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-02-20 | 2005-11-02 | 2005-11-02 |
Production Dates: 2002-03-01 - 2005-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0506
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1376
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT STEER AXLE AIR SUSPENSION MAY DEVELOP A FRONT WHEEL WOBBLE WHEN THE TIRES BECOME WORN.
IF THE WOBBLE PERSISTS AND IS LEFT UNTREATED, DAMAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD IMPAIR VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE FRONT VERTICAL SHOCKS ON EACH SIDE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND ADD A HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
VOLVO TRUCKSRECALL NO. RVXX0506.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.
