Volvo WHL recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Volvo WHL, covering 10,970 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Volvo WHL recalls by model year
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Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fontaine fifth wheel assemblies, models sl5wms6125, sl5wms7125, sl5wms8125, sl5wms9125, sl5wms10125, sl5apm6125, sl5apm7125, slapm8125, sl5apm9125, sl5apm10125, sl5wms-d, sl5apm-d, and sl5bps-d. Improper installation of the fifth wheel assembly can cause cracking of the fifth wheel mounting plate.
- Risk
- Under the trailer loading, the mounting plate could eventually fail due to fatigue.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting plates that are cracked.
Recall number 00V019001 · Recall details
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles built with a volvo 5.7 (12,500 lbs) front steering axle. Due to hydrogen embrittlement, the front steering axle king pins could have broken during assembly. Continued operation of a vehicle with a broken king pin could allow the pin to work loose.
- Risk
- This condition can cause erratic steering resulting in loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a broken king pin and replace the king pins if broken.
Recall number 96V038000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system
- What is wrong
- The rear suspension axle retention plate can break under normal use, affecting axle alignment.
- Risk
- This condition could result in loss of rear axle stability affecting vehicle directional control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and replace the axle retention clip plates on affected vehicles.
Recall number 96V032000 · Recall details
Questions about the Volvo WHL recalls
How do I check if my Volvo WHL has an open recall?
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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Volvo WHL have?
3, covering trailer hitches, steering and suspension.
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