Vehicle recall 97V128001 · August 28, 1997
Volvo AT, DC and 13 more models
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty vehicles equipped with steering axle hubs built by webb wheel for use on trucks and tractors, part numbers webb 1530, Volvo 90402-0006, or…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty vehicles equipped with steering axle hubs built by webb wheel for use on trucks and tractors, part numbers webb 1530, Volvo 90402-0006, or eaton F1960. The steering axle hub flange can fracture and separate from the center portion of the hub.
- Consequence
- Loss of steering can occur and the wheel can separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the hub for cracks on the outside or inside of the hub flange and replace these hubs.
- Notes
- Owner notification is expected to begin September 29, 1997. 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 1-910-3939-2000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V128001
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 28, 1997
- Filed by
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Owner notification
- September 29, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,767
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Hub
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo AT (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
- Volvo DC (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
- Volvo DK (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
- Volvo DS (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
- Volvo KM (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
- Volvo KS (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
- Volvo RBS (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
- Volvo RC2 (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
- Volvo RX (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
- Volvo WCL (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
- Volvo WCM (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
- Volvo WCS (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
- Volvo White (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
- Volvo WHS (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
- Volvo WX (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
Has your Volvo been repaired?
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