NHTSA Recall 01V226000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V226000; Date: Jul. 6, 2001
This condition can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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:: 584
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. The lower steering shaft may side-load the steering gear input shaft. This condition could result in non-uniform steering wheel efforts when turning the steering wheel. In addition, once the steering wheel turn is initiated, the vehicle may continue turning without returning to the straight ahead position with driver effort.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft. Owner notification began July 19, 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: Jul 19, 2001
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