Front: hubRecall 97V-196 · Volvo vehicles

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall 97V-196 covers 39 Volvo vehicles for a front: hub problem, reported to NHTSA on December 31, 1997.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected392 models

ReportedDec 31, 1997Owners notified Jan 26, 1998

Complaints since5Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V196004 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.

The risk

CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 26, 1998.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 FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Volvo WG1996

Volvo WIA1996

Built from August 12, 1996 to December 7, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.