Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy Duty Class 8 Trucks, The Forward And/Or Rear Drive Axle Upper Axle Seat Can Break Allowing The Axle To Shift Out Of Alignment.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
WSR
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V036000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In A Loss Of Axle Stability Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Upper Axle Seat For A Certain Date Code That Is Stamped On The Part, And Those Axles Will Be Replaced. Owner Notification Began March 15, 2002. 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 Trucks At 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20011023
End Of Manufacture
20011130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
215
Date Owners Notified
20020315
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
20020205