2010 VOLVO VN RECALL - #15V651000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : UPPER BALL JOINT
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2010 VOLVO VN |
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| Manufacturer |
Volvo Trucks North America |
| Manufactured between |
4/14/2008 - 12/23/2014 |
| Recalled on |
10/13/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Volvo Trucks North America |
| Owners Notified on |
3/1/2016 |
| # Affected |
14,934 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
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| Description |
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint. |
| Consequences |
Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Volvo issued an interim notification to owners on October 28, 2015. Replacement parts are now available. Notices to owners were mailed on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1. Volvo's number for the vehicle inspection is RVXX1508. Volvo's number for the replacement of drag links is RVXX1509. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2010 VOLVO VN Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2010 VOLVO VN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, QUICK RELEASE VALVE
2010 VOLVO VN Recall for SEAT BELTS
2010 VOLVO VN Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
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