Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
ACL
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
97V212000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19971001
End Of Manufacture
19971020
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
923
Date Owners Notified
19971217
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
19971117