Recall 98V-120: 1997–1998 Volvo ACL, 1997–1998 Volvo VN and 8 more

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on May 19, 1998, covering about 3,065 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-120
Report date
May 19, 1998
Vehicles affected
3,065
Owners notified
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The problem

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.

The risk

This condition can cause failure of these wheels.

The fix

Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.

Notes

Accuride/akw will conduct the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall.owner notification began july 27, 1998. Owners who do not have their wheels replaced free within a reasonable time should contact accuride/kaiser at 1-888-665-9189 or volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
ComponentWheels › Rim
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number98V120001

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Volvo ACL1997, 1998All years
Volvo VN1997, 1998All years
Volvo VNM1997, 1998All years
Volvo WAH1997, 1998All years
Volvo WCA1997, 1998All years
Volvo WG1997, 1998All years
Volvo WIA1997, 1998All years
Volvo WX1997, 1998All years
Volvo Wxll1997, 1998All years
Volvo WXR1997, 1998All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-120?

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.

How is recall 98V-120 fixed?

Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.