Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured
— Recall Campaign #15V651000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 14,934 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V651000
| Manufacturer: | Volvo Trucks North America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 13, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V651000 |
| Units affected: | 14,934 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.