NHTSA Campaign 07V108000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Issued by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA · Reported Mar 16, 2007 · 84 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AXLE HOUSINGS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL THAT WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OVER TIME.
Consequence
IF A FATIGUE FAILURE OCCURS AND IS LEFT UNATTENDED, THE AXLE MAY LOCK UP OR THE END OF THE AXLE COULD COME OFF, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNL | 2007 | 84 |
| VOLVO | VNL | 2008 | 84 |
| VOLVO | VNM | 2007 | 84 |
| VOLVO | VNM | 2008 | 84 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V108000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.