Recall 98V-120
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 1997 to 1998 Volvo Acl and 9 other models: Wheels (rim).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-120
- Reported
- May 19, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 3,065 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.
The risk
This condition can cause failure of these wheels.
The fix
Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.
Notes from the manufacturer
Accuride/akw will conduct the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall.owner notification began july 27, 1998. Owners who do not have their wheels replaced free within a reasonable time should contact accuride/kaiser at 1-[removed] or volvo trucks at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).