NHTSA Recall 05V457000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYOct 4, 2005· VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Summary
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR SERIES 145 AND 160 REAR DRIVE AXLES. SOME OF THE SPINDLES WERE OVERHEATED DURING THE HEAT TREAT PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE SPINDLE.
Consequence
IF A SPINDLE FRACTURES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT MAY CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION, WHICH COULD, WITHOUT WARNING RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPINDLE FOR SUSPECT HEAT CODES AND REPLACE THE AXLE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 12, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOVLO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Volvo | VN |
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Aug 12, 2004