2001–2006 Volvo VNL & 2001–2006 Volvo VNM recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Ball socket separation at the drag link results in complete loss of steering, and therefore CAN result in a vehicle crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 10V282000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RVXX1003
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Vehicles affected
- 63,788
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
- Owner phone
- 1-800-528-6586
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 2, 2010
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Volvo recall no. RVXX1003.owners 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 .