2006 Volvo VH & 2006 Volvo VN recall: wheels
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.
💥 The risk
This may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on june 30, 2005 owners may 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
- 05V182000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RVXX0502
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 773
- Component
- WHEELS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-528-6586
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 30, 2005
- Built
- Feb 21, 2005 – Mar 23, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Volvo trucks recall no. RVXX0502. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.