REC-001634

active

2017–2019 VOLVO TRUCK UD

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: Volvo Group Australia

Recall date: 19 June 2021

Defect

Some of the bearing cups in the front and/or interaxles have been assembled without a thrust washer. If the vehicle is operated under these conditions, the universal joint may ultimately break.

Hazard

If the universal joint breaks, the propeller shaft may detach, causing the vehicle to become inoperable or causing an accident resulting in injury or death to the vehicle occupant and/or other road users.

Remedy

Affected owners will be contacted and advised to make an appointment with their nearest Volvo Group Australia dealership to arrange for repair. For more information, owners can contact their nearest authorised Volvo Group Australia repairing dealer on 07 3718 3500 or email vga.warranty@volvo.com

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Volvo Group Australia — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au