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SevereNHTSA·16V927000·Announced 2016-12-22

Volvo Recalls 2017 Trucks Due to Front Wheel Hub Defect

Volvo is recalling 2017 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks because front wheel hubs may fail, risking loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (front wheel hub failure) that can cause loss of vehicle control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2017 Volvo VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured between February 19, 2016, and June 21, 2016. The affected vehicles were built with front wheel hubs that cannot support the gross axle weight rating of the front axle.

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

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hub assemblies free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNM, VNL, VHD
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
16

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • VNM
  • VNL
  • VHD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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