RVXX1607 – Front Axle Hubs Underrated – 2017 Volvo VHD, VNL, and VNM Trucks

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V927
Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 16

 

Premature Axle Hub Failure

Overloaded front wheel hubs can result in premature failure of the hubs, bearings, and the related components, which can cause the front hub assembly to separate from the front axle. Because of this, the driver may lose control of the vehicle or parts may be dropped on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 Volvo VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to June 21, 2016.

The affected vehicles were built with front wheel hubs that cannot support the gross axle weight rating of the front axle.

 

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hub assemblies, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin February 17, 2017.

Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586.

Volvo’s number for this recall is RVXX1607.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

To:

U.S. and Canada Distributors Dealer Principals Service Managers Warranty Managers Parts Managers

Bulletin:     SRA-V16-07 Date:           December 20, 2016 Action Required?       YES

 

From:  Regulatory Affairs Department

 

Subject: RVXX1607, Front Axle Hubs Underrated

            

Summary:

Description of Defect:

The front hubs used do not support the gross axle weight rating of the front axle. Specifically, 5,987 Kg (13,200 lbs.) rated front hubs were used on trucks requiring a 6,622 Kg (14,600 lbs.) rated front axle. This can result in premature failure of the hub, bearings etc., which may cause the front hub assembly to separate from the front axle. If the front hub assembly separates, the driver may lose control of the vehicle or parts may be dropped on the road that can present a risk for other motorist.

 

Models/ Model Years Affected: 

Volvo: Certain 2017 VHD, VNL, and VNM

 

Vehicle Quantities:

Volvo: 31 Trucks in total (16 U.S., 15 Canada)

 

Dealer’s Responsibility:

The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act requires dealers to ensure that all new and used vehicles are free of safety defects and comply with all relevant safety standards at the time of delivery to the consumer.

 

Dealers should make their personnel aware of the safety recall. In the event that a dealer has a vehicle included in the safety recall in their inventory to be sold, the condition must be corrected before releasing it to a customer.

 

Release Schedule:

• Vehicle list will be posted on the Trucks Dealer Portal December 20, 2016.
• Repair Instructions are tentatively scheduled for release by February 17, 2017.
• Owner Notices are scheduled to be mailed on or before February 17, 2017.

 

Questions:

Contact the Regulatory Affairs Department at vtna.regulatoryaffairs@volvo.com if you have questions.

 

For the most current and accurate information, always refer to Trucks Dealer Portal for the electronic version of this document.

 

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2016/RCMN-16V927-1790.pdf