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Safety recall · 84V070000

Suspension: hub White Truck recall

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP reported this recall to NHTSA on June 1, 1984. It covers about 300 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
84V070000
Reported
Jun 1, 1984
Vehicles
300
Area
Suspension

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.

The fix

DEALER WILL REPLACE HUBS.

Contacts

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized White Truck dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 84V070000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1983 White Truck White Truck04D
1984 White Truck White Truck06F

Questions

Is the 84V070000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 84V070000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 84V070000 announced?

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP reported it to NHTSA on June 1, 1984. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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