2003–2006 Volvo VNL & 2003–2006 Volvo VNM recall: wheels
⚠️ What's wrong
Certain trucks equipped with front steer axle air suspension may develop a front wheel wobble when the tires become worn.
💥 The risk
If the wobble persists and is left untreated, damage may occur which could impair vehicle control and a crash could occur without prior notice.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will repair and replace the front vertical shocks on each side of the front suspension and add a horizontal stabilizer. The recall began on february 20, 2006. 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
- 05V498000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RVXX0506
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,376
- Component
- WHEELS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-528-6586
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 20, 2006
- Built
- Mar 1, 2002 – Oct 31, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Volvo trucksrecall no. RVXX0506.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.