NHTSA Recall 02V156000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V156000; Date: Jun. 13, 2002
Over time, this condition could damage the steering gear input shaft resulting in loss of vehicle control and a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Volvo VHD; 2001 Volvo VHD; 2002 Volvo VHD
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Affected Units:: 2,313
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty class 8 axle back vehicles, the telescoping steering shaft in some driving situations could bottom out and side load the steering gear input shaft whenever the adjustable steering column is adjusted to the lower position.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a re-designed steering shaft, which will not bottom out during vehicle operation regardless of where the adjustable steering column is positioned. Owner notification began June 25, 2002. 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 25, 2002
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