Auto Recalls for Consumers

2003 VOLVO VNL Recall - Campaign #10V282000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2003 VOLVO VNL RECALL - #10V282000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : DRAG : LINK : CONNECTION

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.

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Vehicle 2003 VOLVO VNL
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 6/24/2010
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 9/2/2010
# Affected 63,788
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Description 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.
Consequences BALL SOCKET SEPARATION AT THE DRAG LINK RESULTS IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, AND THEREFORE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action 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.
Notes VOLVO RECALL NO. RVXX1003.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
See also 2003 VOLVO VNL Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR

2003 VOLVO VNL Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

2003 VOLVO VNL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING

2003 VOLVO VNL Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

2003 VOLVO VNL Recall for WHEELS

2003 VOLVO VNL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM

2003 VOLVO VNL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2003 VOLVO VNL Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
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