Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V199000 Reported May 28, 2003

Volvo/arvinmeritor/skf/front axle hubs

Q: What is recall 03V199000?

NHTSA recall 03V199000 was issued by Volvo Trucks North America on May 28, 2003. It addresses: Volvo/arvinmeritor/skf/front axle hubs. The recall affects approximately 433 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Volvo Trucks North America · Suspension · 433 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V199000

Manufacturer Campaign

RVXX0304

Manufacturer

Volvo Trucks North America

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

433

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 28, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.

Safety Consequence

Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. an interim notice to owners was mailed on june 25, 2003. final owner notification began on october 6, 2003. 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 volvo at 1-800-528-6586.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volvo Trucks North America dealer and reference recall ID 03V199000 or campaign RVXX0304.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V199000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V199000?

NHTSA recall 03V199000 was issued by Volvo Trucks North America on May 28, 2003. It addresses: Volvo/arvinmeritor/skf/front axle hubs. The recall affects approximately 433 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Trucks North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V199000 or the manufacturer campaign number RVXX0304. 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.