NHTSA Recall 06V099000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V099000; Date: Apr. 4, 2006
This could potentially lead to steering shaft separation resulting in loss of control of the vehicle if the pinch bolt were to come loose increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Volvo VHD; 2007 Volvo VN; 2007 Volvo VT
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,137
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with dana steering shafts, there is a potential that the steering shaft pinch bolt hole may be incorrectly located. The pinch bolt fits into a groove in the steering gear input shaft to ensure that the steering shaft does not separate from the steering gear if the pinch bolt comes loose.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and replace it as required free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 006. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Recall Notes:
Volvo trucks recall no. Rvxx0602. Customers 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 28, 2006
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