NHTSA Recall 01V201000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V201000; Date: Jun. 18, 2001
Over time this condition could result in accelerated wear in the shaft with the potential for loss of steering as a result.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Volvo VNL
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Affected Units:: 598
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. The wrong steering column to steering gear shaft may have been installed in these vehicles. Using the shorter vnm steering shaft could result in steering shaft being operated (steering column extended adjustment) outside the normal operating range of the steering shaft.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install the correct lower steering shaft. Owner notification began June 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: Jun 27, 2001
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