February 19, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V098000
Bent or broken wheels can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V098000
Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America
Components WHEELS
Potential Number of Units Affected 22
Summary
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles equipped with Alcoa Mirror Polish Wheels, part number ULT 391, and wheel size 22.5 x 8.25. Under certain circumstances, these wheels may not be able to support the load, which can cause the wheels to bend or break while in use.
Remedy
The affected vehicles have been contained by the manufacturer, and therefore no owners will be notified. Dealers will replace the wheels, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is 21E-007.
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.
March 4, 2021
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN;
SUBJECT:
Volvo NHTSA ID: 21V098
Howmet Wheels NHTSA ID: 21E-007
All potentially affected vehicles were inspected and repaired if needed between January 20, 2021 and January 29, 2021. All vehicles were contained and have been addressed prior to being placed in service.
Sincerely,
Gerard M. Hones
Regulatory Affairs
Volvo Trucks North America
Volvo Group North America LLC
7900 National Service Rd. (27409)
PO Box 26115
Greensboro, NC 27402-6115
Telephone
(336) 393-2000
5 February 2021
Volvo Trucks North America
RE: Delayed quench issue
I would greatly appreciate your support in engaging Volvo Truck personnel to assist us with the following safety issue associated with three Howmet Wheel Systems’ wheels that we believe you have received.
Howmet Aerospace Inc.’s Howmet Wheel Systems business unit (HWS) is committed to the quality and safety of our products and we are deeply concerned with locating and recalling these three effected wheels as quickly as possible.
Background
HWS identified a thermal processing deviation with 11 wheels manufactured and heat treated in our Cleveland forge plant in late November 2020. HWS believes 3 of these wheels may have shipped to Volvo Truck. HWS has notified NHTSA of this safety issue.
Next Steps
Based on our initial request, we understand you have conducted an inventory inspection for the affected wheels. We appreciate your attention and efforts. If there is a possibility that trucks left your inventory during this search, we request your assistance with identifying the parties that took control of or purchased the trucks. With your permission, we would like to reach out to these parties and ask for their cooperation in identifying the applicable wheels.
In the event that you believe there may be more opportunity to search Volvo’s existing inventory of HWS wheels for the applicable wheels, please see the enclosed attachment for information on identifying the applicable wheels.
Knowing that you share our concern and commitment to safety, we appreciate your cooperation and support as we work to identify and contain the wheels.
Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Ryan Cummins
SENSITIVE
Identifying Applicable Wheels
The applicable wheel is a ULT397 wheel with Heat #H6HW67 that was roll stamped either 12/5/20 or 12/10/20.
Image 1 uses a red arrow to identify the Heat # and where to find it on a bar code label on the drop side of a wheel.
Image 2 shows a sample roll stamp and where to locate the date on the roll stamp. NOTE: image 2 shows the date of December eleven, but that is an example image. The wheel of concern is stamped either 12/5/20 or 12/10/20.
Roll Stamp Sample Photo. Note: We are looking for the roll stamp date of either 12/5/20 or 12/10/20. The sample photo has a date of 12/11/20.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| VOLVO | VNL | 2022 |
https://oemdtc.com/5845/wheel-may-bend-or-break-alcoa-high-polish-aluminum-wheels
21E-007
5 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V098-4312.pdf 645.703KB
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RCLRPT-21V098-8023.PDF 213.843KB
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Miscellaneous Document
RMISC-21V098-5163.pdf 161.531KB
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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-21V098-1274.pdf 152.872KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-1
RCLQRT-21V098-2797.PDF 211.125KB
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Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V098&docType=RCL
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- Alcoa part# 803601
- Polished Forged Aluminum
- 10-Hole, 285.75mm Bolt Circle, 220.1mm Bore
- Hub-Piloted Dual-Mounting (Two-Piece Flange Nut)
- 5 Year Warranty
- Alcoa part# 803601DB
- Polished Forged Aluminum Dura-Bright Finish
- 10-Hole, 285.75mm Bolt Circle, 220.1mm Bore
- Hub-Piloted Dual-Mounting (Two-Piece Flange Nut)
- 5 Year Warranty
- Manual and automatic hubs
- 225mm Bolt circle
- Over-the-lug mounting style
- M14 x 2mm stud size
- For 2WD and 4WD (wheel drive) vehicles
- Accuride part# 41644SP
- Standard Polished Forged Aluminum
- 10-Hole, 285.75mm Bolt Circle, 220.1mm Bore
- Hub-Piloted Dual-Mounting (Two-Piece Flange Nut)
- 5 Year Warranty
- 1/4" female national pipe threads
- Both ends lock on valve core threads
- Maximum pressure of 150 pounds per square inch
- Made in USA
- Our commercial wheels are constructed by forging aviation-grade aluminum (6061) and then heat treated (T5T6). Easy to clean, corrosion-resistant, not easy to deform under high torque.
- German CNC tools are used to construct our commercial wheels，The surface is mechanically bright metal. (PCD): 10x285.75mm，Bore (CB): 220.1mm.
- Less weight, greater strength, and increased lifespan compared to steel wheels. Suitable for truck steering, guidance, drive, trailer position.
- Well balanced, low wobble, 30% increased tire lifespan.
- Tried and true for 10 million+ trucks. Recommended tires:255/70R22.5，275/8022.5，295/75R22.5，11R22.5.
- Alcoa part# 843602
- Polished Forged Aluminum
- 10-Hole, 285.75mm Bolt Circle, 220.1mm Bore
- Hub-Piloted Dual-Mounting (Two-Piece Flange Nut)
- 5 Year Warranty
- Alcoa's LvL ONE Polish Technology
- ONLY 42Lbs! Same 7400lb Load Capacity
- Polished for Front (Steer) and Rear (Drive / Trailer) Positions
- Innovative Hub Bore reduces metal-to-metal contact area by 57% less surface area for corrosion to form
- Replaces Alcoa Part Number 883677
- High Grade Chrome ABS Plastic
- One Piece - Easy to Install
- Designed for the Standard 10 on 285.75mm bolt pattern
- Will Work with Any Wheel Manufacture
- Looks Great on High Polish and Dura Bright Rims
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