Vehicle recall 02V036000 · February 5, 2002
Volvo VHD, VN and 3 more models
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat can break allowing the axle to shift out of alignment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat can break allowing the axle to shift out of alignment.
- Consequence
- This could result in a loss of axle stability increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the upper axle seat for a certain date code that is stamped on the part, and those axles will be replaced. Owner notification began March 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V036000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 5, 2002
- Filed by
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Owner notification
- March 15, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 215
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
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