Volvo recall: Steering
What is wrong
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016 Volvo VNL and VNM trucks equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
What could happen
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1702.
Vehicles covered
- Volvo Vnl 2016
- Volvo Vnm 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V536000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 29, 2017
- Owners notified
- Oct 17, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 470
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 20, 2015 to Jun 30, 2015
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly; Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- RVXX1702
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: Service brakes, air Dec 22, 2016
- Volvo recall: Suspension Dec 22, 2016
- Volvo recall: Suspension Jun 27, 2016
- Volvo recall: Suspension Feb 19, 2016
- Volvo recall: Steering Feb 17, 2016
- Volvo recall: Trailer hitches Oct 13, 2015
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.