Auto Recalls for Consumers

2005 VOLVO VHD Recall - Campaign #06V213000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2005 VOLVO VHD RECALL - #06V213000

RECALL FOR WHEELS

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WHEEL SPACER MAY BECOME DISTORTED FROM HEAT WHICH POTENTIALLY COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CLAMP THAT MAY RESULT IN LOOSE WHEEL NUTS.

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Vehicle 2005 VOLVO VHD
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufactured between 12/1/2001 - 6/30/2005
Recalled on 6/14/2006
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 6/26/2006
# Affected 873
Recalled for WHEELS
Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WHEEL SPACER MAY BECOME DISTORTED FROM HEAT WHICH POTENTIALLY COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CLAMP THAT MAY RESULT IN LOOSE WHEEL NUTS.
Consequences IF THE WHEEL NUTS LOOSEN FOR ANY REASON, DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL STUDS AND WHEEL MAY OCCUR, AND MAY LEAD TO A COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEELS FROM THE TRUCK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL SPACERS AND THE WHEEL EQUIPMENT (WHEELS,STUDS, AND HUB) WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Notes VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX0603.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.
See also 2005 VOLVO VHD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM

2005 VOLVO VHD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2005 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

2005 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS

2005 VOLVO VHD Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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