The problem
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The steer axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer May not have been bent over the jam nut after the wheel bearings were adjusted.
The risk
If this condition exists, the jam nut and wheel bearing adjusting nut can back off the spindle allowing the wheel and the brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the steering axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer to determine if it is bent over the jam nut, and if not, repair as required.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 97V-212 (97V212000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Component | Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing |
| Report date | November 17, 1997 |
| Owners notified | December 17, 1997 |
| Vehicles affected | 923 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the suspension
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 97V-212 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the steering axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer to determine if it is bent over the jam nut, and if not, repair as required.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 923 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.