VOLVO VNM 2008: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V108000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNM | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-04-09 | 2007-03-16 | 2007-03-16 |
Production Dates: 2006-12-01 - 2007-02-28
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0701
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 84
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AXLE HOUSINGS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL THAT WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OVER TIME.
IF A FATIGUE FAILURE OCCURS AND IS LEFT UNATTENDED, THE AXLE MAY LOCK UP OR THE END OF THE AXLE COULD COME OFF, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX0701.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
