2007–2008 Volvo VNL & 2007–2008 Volvo VNM recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ 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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 07V108000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RVXX0701
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Vehicles affected
- 84
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-528-6586
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 9, 2007
- Built
- Dec 1, 2006 – Feb 28, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Volvo trucks recall no. RVXX0701.customers may 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.