Vehicle recall 05V498000 · November 2, 2005
Volvo VNL and VNM
Certain trucks equipped with front steer axle air suspension may develop a front wheel wobble when the tires become worn.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain trucks equipped with front steer axle air suspension may develop a front wheel wobble when the tires become worn.
- Consequence
- If the wobble persists and is left untreated, damage may occur which could impair vehicle control and a crash could occur without prior notice.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair and replace the front vertical shocks on each side of the front suspension and add a horizontal stabilizer. The recall began on February 20, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes
- Volvo trucksrecall no. RVXX0506.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V498000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 2, 2005
- Filed by
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX0506
- Owner notification
- February 20, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,376
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
Vehicles covered
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