21E057 Watson and Chalin Steerable Lift Axle Suspension System Lift Axle Hardware May Separate

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one Watson and Chalin steerable lift

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June 24, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21E057000

Lift Axle Suspension System Hardware May Separate

The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21E057

Manufacturer  Volvo Trucks North America

Components  SUSPENSION

Potential Number of Units Affected  1

Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one Watson and Chalin steerable lift axle suspension system with part number SL2065.27. The lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will install a replacement lower rear pivot fastener hardware kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to  www.nhtsa.gov.

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