The problem
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. Each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted. The length of the keyway slot May not be long enough to accommodate the tab causing the tab to be deformed or damaged during installation.
The risk
This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. If this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 96V233004 (96V233004) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Component | Suspension › Rear |
| Report date | December 2, 1996 |
| Owners notified | January 2, 1997 |
| Vehicles affected | 42 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the suspension
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 96V233004 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 42 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.