2006 Volvo VN recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain trucks equipped with arvinmeritor series 145 and 160 rear drive axles. Some of the spindles were overheated during the heat treat process which could result in a fracture of the spindle.
💥 The risk
If a spindle fractures while the vehicle is in motion, it may cause wheel separation, which could, without warning result in a vehicle crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the spindle for suspect heat codes and replace the axle if necessary. The recall began on december 12, 2005. Owners may contact vovlo 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
- 05V457000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RVXX0505
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 7
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-528-6586
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 12, 2005
- Built
- Jun 1, 2005 – Jun 30, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Volvo trucks recall no.RVXX0505.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.