Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #97V212000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V212000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 923 affected units, VOLVO TRUCK/FRONT AXLE WHEEL, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. the steer axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer may not have been bent over the jam nut after the wheel bearings were adjusted.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the steering axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer to determine if it is bent over the jam nut, and if not, repair as required.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V212000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 1997-11-17T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo truck/front axle wheel

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 923

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. the steer axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer may not have been bent over the jam nut after the wheel bearings were adjusted.

Consequence Summary: If this condition exists, the jam nut and wheel bearing adjusting nut can back off the spindle allowing the wheel and the brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the steering axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer to determine if it is bent over the jam nut, and if not, repair as required.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-e87i.28fe~5jk7

NHTSA ID: 97V212000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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