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2002 VOLVO VN Recall - Campaign #02V317000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2002 VOLVO VN RECALL - #02V317000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : MULTIPLE AXLE

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS WITH VOLVO B-RIDE REAR SUSPENSION, THE FORWARD AND/OR REAR DRIVE AXLE UPPER AXLE SEAT COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE AFFECTED AXLE TO SHIFT OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

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Vehicle 2002 VOLVO VN
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 4/2/2002 - 9/25/2002
Recalled on 11/27/2002
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 1/14/2003
# Affected 213
Recalled for SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Description ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS WITH VOLVO B-RIDE REAR SUSPENSION, THE FORWARD AND/OR REAR DRIVE AXLE UPPER AXLE SEAT COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE AFFECTED AXLE TO SHIFT OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
Consequences THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF AXLE STABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER AXLE SEAT ON BOTH REAR DRIVE AXLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 14, 2003. 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.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2002 VOLVO VN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2002 VOLVO VN Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

2002 VOLVO VN Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

2002 VOLVO VN Recall for SEAT BELTS
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