NHTSA recall 97V-212 (97V212000)

suspension recall reported November 17, 1997 - about 923 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V212000
Also written as: 97V-212
Reported: November 17, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~923
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEER AXLE WHEEL BEARING JAM NUT LOCK WASHER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BENT OVER THE JAM NUT AFTER THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE ADJUSTED.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE JAM NUT AND WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT CAN BACK OFF THE SPINDLE ALLOWING THE WHEEL AND THE BRAKE DRUM ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING AXLE WHEEL BEARING JAM NUT LOCK WASHER TO DETERMINE IF IT IS BENT OVER THE JAM NUT, AND IF NOT, REPAIR AS REQUIRED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-212 when calling a dealer.

Affected 10 models

Volvo Acl - 1997

Volvo VNL - 1997

Volvo VNM - 1997

Volvo Wah - 1997

Volvo Wca - 1997

Volvo WG - 1997

Volvo Wia - 1997

Volvo WX - 1997

Volvo WXLL - 1997

Volvo WXR - 1997

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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