2001 VOLVO VHD RECALL - #02V156000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 AXLE BACK VEHICLES, THE TELESCOPING STEERING SHAFT IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS COULD BOTTOM OUT AND SIDE LOAD THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT WHENEVER THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN IS ADJUSTED TO THE LOWER POSITION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 VOLVO VHD |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Manufactured between |
4/13/2000 - 5/6/2002 |
| Recalled on |
6/13/2002 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/25/2002 |
| # Affected |
2,313 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 AXLE BACK VEHICLES, THE TELESCOPING STEERING SHAFT IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS COULD BOTTOM OUT AND SIDE LOAD THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT WHENEVER THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN IS ADJUSTED TO THE LOWER POSITION. |
| Consequences |
OVER TIME, THIS CONDITION COULD DAMAGE THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RE-DESIGNED STEERING SHAFT, WHICH WILL NOT BOTTOM OUT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION REGARDLESS OF WHERE THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN IS POSITIONED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS
2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
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