Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy Duty Class 8 Trucks With Volvo B-Ride Rear Suspension, The Forward And/Or Rear Drive Axle Upper Axle Upper Seat Could Break Allowing The Affected Axle To Shift Out Of Alignment.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
WXR
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
03V020000
Component Description
Suspension:Multiple Axle
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Result In Loss Of Axle Stability, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Volvo Truck Sent Notification Letters To Owners For Autocar On January 14, 2003. Dealers Will Replace The Upper Axle Seat On Both Rear Drive Axles. Owners Who Take Their Vehicle To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Autocar At 765-964-3121.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20020403
End Of Manufacture
20020823
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
32
Date Owners Notified
20030114
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Date Report Received
20030206
Make Campaign Number
A-301