Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #01V092000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V092000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 941 affected units, VOLVO TRUCK/STEERING COLUMN, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty, axle back model vehicles. the design of the lower steering column shaft universal joint boot could allow the boot to get entangled in the universal joint.

Corrective Action

Owners will be advised to remove the universal joint boot per instructions. if an owner chooses, a volvo truck dealer can perform the remedy for them. owner notification began march 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V092000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 2001-03-20T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo truck/steering column

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 941

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty, axle back model vehicles. the design of the lower steering column shaft universal joint boot could allow the boot to get entangled in the universal joint.

Consequence Summary: This can cause increased steering effort, creating a potential for steering lock-up.

Corrective Action: Owners will be advised to remove the universal joint boot per instructions. if an owner chooses, a volvo truck dealer can perform the remedy for them. owner notification began march 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-itwz-ivk4~un4a

NHTSA ID: 01V092000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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