Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #01V167004

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V167004 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 12 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/SUSPENSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty 6x4 trucks equipped with chalmers 800 series suspension kits. these suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. chalmers is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. 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 chalmers at 1-905-624-9750.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V167004

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 2001-07-10T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo trucks/suspension

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 12

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty 6x4 trucks equipped with chalmers 800 series suspension kits. these suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.

Consequence Summary: Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. chalmers is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. 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 chalmers at 1-905-624-9750.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01V167004

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