NHTSA Recall 01V092000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V092000; Date: Mar. 20, 2001
This can cause increased steering effort, creating a potential for steering lock-up.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Volvo VHD; 2001 Volvo VHD
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Affected Units:: 941
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty, axle back model vehicles. The design of the lower steering column shaft universal joint boot could allow the boot to get entangled in the universal joint.
How to Fix:
Owners will be advised to remove the universal joint boot per instructions. If an owner chooses, a Volvo truck dealer can perform the remedy for them. Owner notification began March 27, 2001. 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.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 27, 2001
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