Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 VOLVO VN Recall - Campaign #98V120001

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 VOLVO VN RECALL - #98V120001

RECALL FOR WHEELS : RIM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET ALUMINUM DUAL WHEELS, 22.5X8.25, ONE-PIECE, TUBELESS, SUPPLIED BY ACCURIDE/AKW. CERTAIN DESIGN REVISIONS COMBINED WITH PROCESS CONDITIONS CAUSED FATIGUE CRACKS IN THESE WHEELS.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1998 VOLVO VN
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 6/3/1998
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 3,065
Recalled for WHEELS:RIM
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET ALUMINUM DUAL WHEELS, 22.5X8.25, ONE-PIECE, TUBELESS, SUPPLIED BY ACCURIDE/AKW. CERTAIN DESIGN REVISIONS COMBINED WITH PROCESS CONDITIONS CAUSED FATIGUE CRACKS IN THESE WHEELS.
Consequences THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS.
Corrective action ACCURIDE/AKW WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Notes ACCURIDE/AKW WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 27, 1998. OWNERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THEIR WHEELS REPLACED FREE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACCURIDE/KAISER AT 1-888-665-9189 OR VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1998 VOLVO VN Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1998 VOLVO VN Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH

1998 VOLVO VN Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES

1998 VOLVO VN Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

1998 VOLVO VN Recall for PARKING BRAKE

1998 VOLVO VN Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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