NHTSA Recall 16V467000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V467000; Date: Jun. 27, 2016
The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Volvo VNL; 2013 Volvo VNM
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 129
Recall Summary:
Volvo trucks north America, (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013 vnm and vnl trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to may 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain meritor ff967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated.
How to Fix:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code serial numbers. The affected axles will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1605.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 1, 2016
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