NHTSA recall 05V-182 (05V182000)

wheels recall reported April 22, 2005 - about 773 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V182000
Also written as: 05V-182
Manufacturer number: RVXX0502
Reported: April 22, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~773
Component: wheels

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.

Why it is dangerous

THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2005 OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-182 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo VN - 2006

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Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.