Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #15V651000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V651000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting model year 2009-2015 volvo vn trucks manufactured april 14, 2008, to december 23, 2014 Includes 14,934 affected units, Ball Joints may Fail due to Corrosion, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2009-2015 volvo vn trucks manufactured april 14, 2008, to december 23, 2014

Defect Summary

Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 volvo vn trucks manufactured april 14, 2008, to december 23, 2014. the affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.

Corrective Action

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. parts are not currently available. volvo issued an interim notification to owners on october 28, 2015. replacement parts are now available. notices to owners were mailed on march 1, 2016. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1. volvo's number for the vehicle inspection is rvxx1508. volvo's number for the replacement of drag links is rvxx1509.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V651000
Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
Report Received Date: 2015-10-13T00:00:00
Subject: Ball joints may fail due to corrosion
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 14,934

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX1508/RVXX1509
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 volvo vn trucks manufactured april 14, 2008, to december 23, 2014. the affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
Consequence Summary: Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. parts are not currently available. volvo issued an interim notification to owners on october 28, 2015. replacement parts are now available. notices to owners were mailed on march 1, 2016. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1. volvo's number for the vehicle inspection is rvxx1508. volvo's number for the replacement of drag links is rvxx1509.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 68.95

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NHTSA ID: 15V651000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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