2001 Volvo VHD, Volvo VN and others recall: axle assembly
Volvo Trucks North America Inc reported this safety recall on February 5, 2002. It covers about 215 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 215
- reported
- Feb 5, 2002
- owners notified
- Mar 15, 2002
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat can break allowing the axle to shift out of alignment.
- Risk
- This could result in a loss of axle stability increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the upper axle seat for a certain date code that is stamped on the part, and those axles will be replaced. Owner notification began march 15, 2002. 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.
Recall number 02V036000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 02V036000
Is there a recall on the 2001 Volvo VHD, Volvo VN and others axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 02V036000, reported on February 5, 2002, covers about 215 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V036000?
Dealers will inspect the upper axle seat for a certain date code that is stamped on the part, and those axles will be replaced. Owner notification began march 15, 2002. 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 recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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