Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #01V201000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V201000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 598 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/STEERING SHAFT, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. the wrong steering column to steering gear shaft may have been installed in these vehicles. using the shorter vnm steering shaft could result in steering shaft being operated (steering column extended adjustment) outside the normal operating range of the steering shaft.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install the correct lower steering shaft. owner notification began june 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: 01V201000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 2001-06-18T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo trucks/steering shaft

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 598

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. the wrong steering column to steering gear shaft may have been installed in these vehicles. using the shorter vnm steering shaft could result in steering shaft being operated (steering column extended adjustment) outside the normal operating range of the steering shaft.

Consequence Summary: Over time this condition could result in accelerated wear in the shaft with the potential for loss of steering as a result.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install the correct lower steering shaft. owner notification began june 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-33bz-xe2b~5i9n

NHTSA ID: 01V201000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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