NHTSA Recall 07V323000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V323000; Date: Jul. 24, 2007
If the nut were to come loose, the steering shaft could potentially separate resulting in loss of steering control which could cause a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Volvo VHD; 2008 Volvo VHD; 2007 Volvo VNL; 2008 Volvo VNL; 2007 Volvo VNM; 2008 Volvo VNM; 2007 Volvo VT; 2008 Volvo VT
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 9,102
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks, the nut used to retain the steering shaft may or may not be a lock nut that has the locking feature. A lock nut is required to provide additional resistance to ensure that the nut does not come loose.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the steering shaft pinch bolts and locknuts free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2007. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Recall Notes:
Volvo recall no. Rvxx0702. 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 24, 2007
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