Auto Recalls for Consumers

1997 VOLVO WXR Recall - Campaign #97V212000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 VOLVO WXR RECALL - #97V212000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : WHEEL BEARING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEER AXLE WHEEL BEARING JAM NUT LOCK WASHER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BENT OVER THE JAM NUT AFTER THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE ADJUSTED.

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Vehicle 1997 VOLVO WXR
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 10/1/1997 - 10/20/1997
Recalled on 11/20/1997
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 12/17/1997
# Affected 923
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEER AXLE WHEEL BEARING JAM NUT LOCK WASHER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BENT OVER THE JAM NUT AFTER THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE ADJUSTED.
Consequences IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE JAM NUT AND WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT CAN BACK OFF THE SPINDLE ALLOWING THE WHEEL AND THE BRAKE DRUM ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING AXLE WHEEL BEARING JAM NUT LOCK WASHER TO DETERMINE IF IT IS BENT OVER THE JAM NUT, AND IF NOT, REPAIR AS REQUIRED.
Notes
See also 1997 VOLVO WXR Recall for WHEELS, RIM

1997 VOLVO WXR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
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