Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #96V233004

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V233004 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 42 affected units, VOLVO HEAVY TRUCK/EATON/DRIVE AXLE HOUSINGS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. the drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted. the length of the keyway slot may not be long enough to accommodate the tab causing the tab to be deformed or damaged during installation.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V233004

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 1996-12-02T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo heavy truck/eaton/drive axle housings

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 42

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. the drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted. the length of the keyway slot may not be long enough to accommodate the tab causing the tab to be deformed or damaged during installation.

Consequence Summary: This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. if this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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