Investigation PE06013: 2004–2006 Volvo VHD

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Mar 16, 2006

Closed

Jun 20, 2006

Model years

2004–2006

Subject

Disc wheel spacers for aluminum wheels

Component: Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Summary

On june 9, 2006, volvo truck north america filed defect report 06v-213that directs dealers to replace the disc wheel spacer originally installed in 872 (*) model year 2004-2006 vhd vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels.the dealers will install a new disc wheel spacer manufactured by a different supplier.during the disc installation, dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace damaged wheel end components (hub, studs, and/or wheels). (*) the originally installed disc wheel spacer has been removed from an additional 274 vhd vehicles in response to vtna's service bulletin sp 771-003 issued in august 2005.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.