The problem
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.
The risk
This condition can cause failure of these wheels.
The fix
Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V120001 (98V120001) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Component | Wheels › Rim |
| Report date | May 19, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,065 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the wheels & tires
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V120001 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 3,065 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.