Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #03V199000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V199000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 433 affected units, VOLVO/ARVINMERITOR/SKF/FRONT AXLE HUBS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. an interim notice to owners was mailed on june 25, 2003. final owner notification began on october 6, 2003. 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 volvo at 1-800-528-6586.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V199000
Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
Report Received Date: 2003-05-28T00:00:00
Subject: Volvo/arvinmeritor/skf/front axle hubs
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 433

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX0304
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Consequence Summary: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. an interim notice to owners was mailed on june 25, 2003. final owner notification began on october 6, 2003. 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 volvo at 1-800-528-6586.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-kuuf-x9kw~thfy
NHTSA ID: 03V199000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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