Vehicle recall 07V108000 · March 16, 2007
Volvo VNL and VNM
On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
- Consequence
- If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair and inspect the axles and replace them free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2007. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes
- Volvo trucks recall no. RVXX0701.CUSTOMERS may 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
- 07V108000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 16, 2007
- Filed by
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX0701
- Owner notification
- April 9, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 84
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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