Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #01V226000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V226000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 584 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 lower steering shaft may side-load the steering gear input shaft. this condition could result in non-uniform steering wheel efforts when turning the steering wheel. in addition, once the steering wheel turn is initiated, the vehicle may continue turning without returning to the straight ahead position with driver effort.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft. owner notification began july 19, 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: 01V226000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 2001-07-06T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo trucks/steering shaft

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 584

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. the lower steering shaft may side-load the steering gear input shaft. this condition could result in non-uniform steering wheel efforts when turning the steering wheel. in addition, once the steering wheel turn is initiated, the vehicle may continue turning without returning to the straight ahead position with driver effort.

Consequence Summary: This condition can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft. owner notification began july 19, 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-njgv~wdrq_si4u

NHTSA ID: 01V226000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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