2001 VOLVO VNL RECALL - #01V201000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS. THE WRONG STEERING COLUMN TO STEERING GEAR SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES. USING THE SHORTER VNM STEERING SHAFT COULD RESULT IN STEERING SHAFT BEING OPERATED (STEERING COLUMN EXTENDED ADJUSTMENT) OUTSIDE THE NORMAL OPERATING RANGE OF THE STEERING SHAFT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 VOLVO VNL |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Manufactured between |
3/12/2001 - 4/5/2001 |
| Recalled on |
7/2/2001 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/27/2001 |
| # Affected |
598 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS. THE WRONG STEERING COLUMN TO STEERING GEAR SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES. USING THE SHORTER VNM STEERING SHAFT COULD RESULT IN STEERING SHAFT BEING OPERATED (STEERING COLUMN EXTENDED ADJUSTMENT) OUTSIDE THE NORMAL OPERATING RANGE OF THE STEERING SHAFT. |
| Consequences |
OVER TIME THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ACCELERATED WEAR IN THE SHAFT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING AS A RESULT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT LOWER STEERING SHAFT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 27, 2001. 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 VNL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2001 VOLVO VNL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2001 VOLVO VNL Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS, SWITCH
2001 VOLVO VNL Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
2001 VOLVO VNL Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2001 VOLVO VNL Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2001 VOLVO VNL Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
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