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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 02V156📅 Jun 13, 2002

2000–2002 Volvo VHD recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain heavy duty class 8 axle back vehicles, the telescoping steering shaft in some driving situations could bottom out and side load the steering gear input shaft whenever the adjustable steering column is adjusted to the lower position.

💥 The risk

Over time, this condition could damage the steering gear input shaft resulting in loss of vehicle control and a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will install a re-designed steering shaft, which will not bottom out during vehicle operation regardless of where the adjustable steering column is positioned. Owner notification began june 25, 2002. 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 trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
02V156000
Manufacturer
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Vehicles affected
2,313
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Owner phone
1-800-528-6586
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 25, 2002
Built
Apr 13, 2000 – May 6, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V156 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V156?

2000–2002 Volvo VHD. 2,313 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Volvo dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-528-6586.