NHTSA Recall 10V282000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V282000; Date: Jun. 24, 2010
Ball socket separation at the drag link results in complete loss of steering, and therefore can result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Volvo VNL; 2002 Volvo VNL; 2003 Volvo VNL; 2004 Volvo VNL; 2005 Volvo VNL; 2006 Volvo VNL; 2001 Volvo VNM; 2002 Volvo VNM; 2003 Volvo VNM; 2004 Volvo VNM; 2005 Volvo VNM; 2006 Volvo VNM
Component: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 63,788
Recall Summary:
Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2001-2006 vnl and vnm trucks manufactured with a trw sealed drag links. Certain factors can exist, which if left untreated may result in a ball socket separation.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and repair the ball socket or the drag link as required if necessary. As parts are limited, Volvo trucks mailed an interim owner letter on September 2, 2010. The safety recall began on February 14, 2011. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Recall Notes:
Volvo recall no. Rvxx1003. Owners 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: Sep 2, 2010
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