2009 VOLVO VT RECALL - #16V095000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : UPPER BALL JOINT
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that 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 |
2009 VOLVO VT |
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| Manufacturer |
Volvo Trucks North America |
| Manufactured between |
4/9/2008 - 9/24/2009 |
| Recalled on |
2/19/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Volvo Trucks North America |
| Owners Notified on |
4/21/2016 |
| # Affected |
2,053 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
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| Description |
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that 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 replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall 15V-651. |
| 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 |
2009 VOLVO VT Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2009 VOLVO VT Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2009 VOLVO VT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, QUICK RELEASE VALVE
2009 VOLVO VT Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2009 VOLVO VT Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
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