White Truck Recall 84V070000: Suspension, Front, Hub

NHTSA recall 84V070000 · announced June 1, 1984 · filed by Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp · 300 units affected

The problem

FRONT HUBS WERE MACHINED IMPROPERLY AND COULD SPLIT OR BREAK AT THE WHEEL MOUNTING FLANGE. THE WHEEL MOUNTING FLANGE HOLDS THE WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM SYSTEM TOGETHER. WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM COULD SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE.

What to do

DEALER WILL REPLACE HUBS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DISC WHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL HUB AND BRAKE DRUM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE WHEEL AND DRUM DETACH, AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: WARNING SIGNS OF IMPENDING FAILURE ARE WHEEL WOBBLE AND BRAKE DRAG.

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.