Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #15V523000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V523000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting model year 2012-2016 vah trucks manufactured january 31, 2011, to june 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link Includes 1,319 affected units, Draglink Ball Socket Boot Damage, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2012-2016 vah trucks manufactured january 31, 2011, to june 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link
Defect Summary
Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 vah trucks manufactured january 31, 2011, to june 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. in the affected trucks, the draglink ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. a damaged boot may allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball socket.
Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. the recall began on october 13, 2015. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1503.