NHTSA recall 03V020000
Suspension › Multiple axle
Autocar WX and 2 more
Reported Feb 6, 200332 vehicles affectedAUTOCAR, LLCMaker’s number A-301Built Apr 3, 2002 – Aug 23, 2002
The defect
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks with volvo b-ride rear suspension, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle upper seat could break allowing the affected axle to shift out of alignment.
The risk
This condition could result in loss of axle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Volvo truck sent notification letters to owners for autocar on january 14, 2003. dealers will replace the upper axle seat on both rear drive axles. owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact autocar at 765-964-3121.