VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall 10V282
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Units affected
- 63,788
- Recall opened
- Sep 2, 2010
- Report date
- Jun 24, 2010
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX1003
- Type
- Vehicle
Related investigation
NHTSA opened an investigation that led to this recall.
Affected vehicles (2)
- VOLVO VNL2001–2006
- VOLVO VNM2001–2006
Component / system
Defect
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.
Risk / consequence
BALL SOCKET SEPARATION AT THE DRAG LINK RESULTS IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, AND THEREFORE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Source: NHTSA campaign 10V282000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.