Recall 96V-124
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 1990 to 1996 Volvo Volvo Truck: Suspension.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-124
- Reported
- July 25, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 214 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The equalizing beam shaft of the tandem axle suspension were manufactured from as-rolled sae4140 steel rather than the specified annealed sae4140. These shafts can fracture inside the beam at the toe of the weld.
The risk
Vehicles are subject to vehicle tilt and possible rollover in the event that both equalizing beams, on the same side of the vehicle, experience a simultaneous shaft failure. Affected suspensions can also drop and contact the road surface generating sparks which could ignite flammable material.
The fix
Owner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok. Dealers will inspect and replace all suspension suspension beams with suspension beams containing appropriate shafts.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok and began july 18, 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedywithin a reasonable time should contact neway at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Volvo Volvo Truck 1990 to 1996