NHTSA recall 03V199000
Suspension › Front
Volvo Vnl and 1 more
Reported May 28, 2003433 vehicles affectedVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCMaker’s number RVXX0304Built Aug 6, 1998 – Mar 1, 2002
The defect
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
The risk
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. an interim notice to owners was mailed on june 25, 2003. final owner notification began on october 6, 2003. 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 at 1-800-528-6586.