Volvo recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 VHD trucks manufactured from April 7, 2008, through December 9, 2015, equipped with USK non-greasable drag links. The ball joint seals may be compromised, which can allow water and other contaminants to enter the ball joints.
What could happen
If water and contaminants enter the ball joint, corrosion can occur and lead to accelerated wear, which over time can result in failure of the ball joint, possibly resulting in complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1606.
Vehicles covered
- Volvo Vhd 2009–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V735000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 13, 2016
- Owners notified
- Dec 2, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,177
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 7, 2008 to Dec 9, 2015
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint; Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
- Maker's own recall number
- RVXX1606
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volvo recall: Steering Jul 9, 2026
- Volvo recall: Wheels May 28, 2026
- Volvo recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Oct 23, 2024
- Volvo recall: Wheels Sep 10, 2024
- Volvo recall: Steering Jul 2, 2024
- Volvo recall: Steering Jun 4, 2024
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.