2008 Volvo VNL & 2008 Volvo VNM + 1 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain trucks, the bolts that attach the steering gear to the frame may not have been tightened to the specified torque.
💥 The risk
Loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will tighten the bolts free of charge. The recall began on december 3, 2007. Owners may 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
- 07V529000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RVXX0706
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Vehicles affected
- 2,054
- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
- Owner phone
- 1-800-528-6586
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 3, 2007
- Built
- Jul 2, 2007 – Sep 21, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Volvo trucks recall no. RVXX0706.customers 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.