NHTSA campaign 97V196004
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall 97V196004
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.
Reported 12/31/1997
What can happen
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Repair
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.
Components
- Suspension: Front: Hub
Affected years and models
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