Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 VOLVO WXR Recall - Campaign #98V120001

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 VOLVO WXR 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 WXR
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 WXR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
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