NHTSA Recall 05V311000: Suspension
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Volvo Vh.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V311000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX0503 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received | July 7, 2005 |
| Owner notification | August 26, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, equipped with holland air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension?s transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
Safety risk
This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies. The recall began on august 26, 2005. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes
Volvo trucks recall no.rvxx0503.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V311000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.