Vehicle recall 03V199000 · May 28, 2003
Volvo VNL and VNM
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's FF98X series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's FF98X series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
- Consequence
- Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. An interim notice to owners was mailed on June 25, 2003. Final owner notification began on October 6, 2003. 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 at 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes
- Volvo recall no. RVXX0304.CUSTOMERS can 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
- 03V199000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 28, 2003
- Filed by
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX0304
- Owner notification
- October 6, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 433
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Front
Vehicles covered
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