Recall 97V128001: 1982–1985 Volvo WX and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 28, 1997

Manufacturer

Volvo trucks north america inc

Potentially affected

1,767vehicles

Model years

1982–1985

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

Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty vehicles equipped with steering axle hubs built by webb wheel for use on trucks and tractors, part numbers webb 1530, volvo 90402-0006, or eaton f1960. The steering axle hub flange can fracture and separate from the center portion of the hub.

Possible consequence

Loss of steering can occur and the wheel can separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the hub for cracks on the outside or inside of the hub flange and replace these hubs.

Affected model years

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

• 1982 Volvo WCL0 complaints
• 1983 Volvo WCL0 complaints
• 1984 Volvo WCL0 complaints
• 1985 Volvo WCL0 complaints
• 1982 Volvo WX0 complaints
• 1983 Volvo WX0 complaints
• 1984 Volvo WX0 complaints
• 1985 Volvo WX0 complaints