2006 Volvo Vh Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V182000
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0502
Manufactured Begin Date: February 21st, 2005
Manufactured End Date: March 23rd, 2005
Date of Owner Notification: June 30th, 2005

Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.

Consequence Summary:
THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2005 OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Recall Notes:
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX0502. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.