Make : VOLVO | Model : WG | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19960812 - 19961207 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V196004 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980126 | Date Received by ODI: 19971231 | Date Added to Database: 19980105 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 39 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS. |
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Consequence:
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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