Volvo trucks/suspension
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty 6x4 trucks equipped with chalmers 800 series suspension kits. these suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
Safety Consequence
Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. chalmers is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chalmers at 1-905-624-9750.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Volvo Trucks North America or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 01V167004
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01V167004?
NHTSA recall 01V167004 was issued by Volvo Trucks North America on July 10, 2001. It addresses: Volvo trucks/suspension. The recall affects approximately 12 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Volvo Trucks North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V167004 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.