1983 Volvo Whs Recalls

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August 28th, 1997
Recalled Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Recall Date
August 28th, 1997
Units Effected
1,767
NHTSA Campaign Number: 97V128001
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured Begin Date: July 9th, 1982
Manufactured End Date: December 18th, 1985
Date of Owner Notification: September 29th, 1997

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEERING AXLE HUBS BUILT BY WEBB WHEEL FOR USE ON TRUCKS AND TRACTORS, PART NUMBERS WEBB 1530, VOLVO 90402-0006, OR EATON F1960. THE STEERING AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER PORTION OF THE HUB.

Consequence Summary:
LOSS OF STEERING CAN OCCUR AND THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HUB FOR CRACKS ON THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE OF THE HUB FLANGE AND REPLACE THESE HUBS.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 29, 1997. 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 1-910-3939-2000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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