Volvo 1997–1998 Wheels recall
Recalled May 19, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V120001 · Volvo
Hazard
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS.
Remedy
ACCURIDE/AKW WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Units
3,065 units
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.
What to do
ACCURIDE/AKW WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Product
Volvo ACL · Volvo VN · Volvo VNM · Volvo WAH · Volvo WCA · Volvo WG · Volvo WIA · Volvo WX · Volvo WXLL · Volvo WXR
Manufacturer(s)
Volvo Trucks North America
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →