Make : VOLVO | Model : VH | Year : 2004 |
Build Dates : 20040201 - 20041130 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V311000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050707 | Date Added to Database: 20050712 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0503 | ||
Component: SUSPENSION | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 10 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION?S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE. |
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Consequence:
THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON AUGUST 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |