Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #01V139001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V139001 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 13,373 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/ARVINMERITOR/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (20EDL), component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. the campaign has been superceded by recall no. 02v037002. owner notification began november 17, 2000. 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: 01V139001

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 2000-11-20T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo trucks/arvinmeritor/tie rod assembly (20edl)

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 13,373

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

Consequence Summary: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. the campaign has been superceded by recall no. 02v037002. owner notification began november 17, 2000. 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: 01V139001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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