Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #01V044013

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V044013 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 760 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/TIE ROD, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty, class 8, trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began during may 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V044013

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 2001-05-08T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo trucks/trw steering systems/tie rod

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 760

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty, class 8, trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

Consequence Summary: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began during may 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01V044013

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