NHTSA recall 02V036000
Power train › Axle assembly
Volvo Vhd and 4 more
Reported Feb 5, 2002215 vehicles affectedVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCBuilt Oct 23, 2001 – Nov 30, 2001
The defect
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.
The risk
This could result in a loss of axle stability increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.