2002 Volvo VHD & 2002 Volvo VN + 3 more recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks with volvo b-ride rear suspension, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle 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 fix
Dealers will replace the upper axle seat on both rear drive axles. Owner notification began january 14, 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 trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V317000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RVXX0301
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Vehicles affected
- 213
- Component
- SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-528-6586
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 14, 2003
- Built
- Apr 2, 2002 – Sep 25, 2002
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).