Volvo recall: Steering
What is wrong
Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2001-2006 vnl and vnm trucks manufactured with a trw sealed drag links. Certain factors can exist, which if left untreated may result in a ball socket separation.
What could happen
Ball socket separation at the drag link results in complete loss of steering, and therefore can result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the ball socket or the drag link as required if necessary. As parts are limited, volvo trucks mailed an interim owner letter on september 2, 2010. The safety recall began on february 14, 2011. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicles covered
- Volvo Vnl 2001–2006
- Volvo Vnm 2001–2006
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V282000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 24, 2010
- Owners notified
- Sep 2, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 63,788
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
- Maker's own recall number
- RVXX1003
Notes
Volvo recall no. Rvxx1003.owners 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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volvo recall: Steering Feb 19, 2024
- Volvo recall: Steering Dec 26, 2023
- Volvo recall: Steering Dec 22, 2023
- Volvo recall: Steering Oct 13, 2023
- Volvo recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Oct 13, 2023
- Volvo recall: Visibility Jul 24, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.