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Recall 97V196004 — Volvo Wg – Major League Recalls

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Recall 97V196004 — VOLVO WG

NHTSA (USA)Critical

December 31, 1997

1996 VOLVO WGNHTSA Campaign #97V196004

SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

The official notice

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.

Safety Risk

CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.

Updated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1996 VOLVO WG