Volvo and White Gmc Recall 96V032000: Suspension, Rear, Springs, Air Suspension System
NHTSA recall 96V032000 · announced February 12, 1996 · filed by Volvo Trucks North America Inc · 6,034 units affected
The problem
THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE RETENTION PLATE CAN BREAK UNDER NORMAL USE, AFFECTING AXLE ALIGNMENT.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF REAR AXLE STABILITY AFFECTING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE AXLE RETENTION CLIP PLATES ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SINGLE AXLE; REAR; AIR SUSPENSION. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1995 Volvo Acl
- 1995 Volvo Fe
- 1995 Volvo Wah
- 1995 Volvo Wca
- 1995 Volvo Wg
- 1995 Volvo Whl
- 1995 Volvo Whr
- 1995 Volvo Wia
- 1995 Volvo Wx
- 1995 White Gmc Acl
- 1995 White Gmc Fe
- 1995 White Gmc Wah
- 1995 White Gmc Wca
- 1995 White Gmc Wg
- 1995 White Gmc Whl
- 1995 White Gmc Whr
- 1995 White Gmc Wia
- 1995 White Gmc Wx
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.