Recall 02V036000: 2001 Volvo Wxll and 3 other models

Report received

Feb 5, 2002

Manufacturer

Volvo trucks north america inc

Potentially affected

215vehicles

Model years

2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat can break allowing the axle to shift out of alignment.

Possible consequence

This could result in a loss of axle stability increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the upper axle seat for a certain date code that is stamped on the part, and those axles will be replaced. Owner notification began march 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Volvo VHD1 complaints
• 2001 Volvo VN1 complaints
• 2001 Volvo WX0 complaints
• 2001 Volvo Wxll0 complaints