Recall 03V199000: 1998–2002 Volvo VNM and 1 other model

Report received

May 28, 2003

Manufacturer

Volvo trucks north america inc

Potentially affected

433vehicles

Model years

1998–2002

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 trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.

Possible consequence

Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. An interim notice to owners was mailed on june 25, 2003. Final owner notification began on october 6, 2003. 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 at 1-800-528-6586.

Affected model years

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

• 1998 Volvo VNL8 complaints
• 1999 Volvo VNL11 complaints
• 2000 Volvo VNL10 complaints
• 2001 Volvo VNL1 complaints
• 2002 Volvo VNL1 complaints
• 1998 Volvo VNM0 complaints
• 1999 Volvo VNM0 complaints
• 2000 Volvo VNM0 complaints
• 2001 Volvo VNM1 complaints
• 2002 Volvo VNM0 complaints