NHTSA Recall 10V282000
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTIONJun 24, 2010· VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
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.
Consequence
BALL SOCKET SEPARATION AT THE DRAG LINK RESULTS IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, AND THEREFORE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Volvo | VNL |
| 2002 | Volvo | VNL |
| 2003 | Volvo | VNL |
| 2004 | Volvo | VNL |
| 2005 | Volvo | VNL |
| 2006 | Volvo | VNL |
| 2001 | Volvo | VNM |
| 2005 | Volvo | VNM |
| 2006 | Volvo | VNM |
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