Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #16V467000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V467000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting model year 2013 vnm and vnl trucks manufactured april 16, 2012, to may 4, 2012 Includes 129 affected units, Front Steer Axle may Fracture, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 vnm and vnl trucks manufactured april 16, 2012, to may 4, 2012

Defect Summary

Volvo trucks north america, (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013 vnm and vnl trucks manufactured april 16, 2012, to may 4, 2012. these vehicles are equipped with certain meritor ff967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated.

Corrective Action

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code serial numbers. the affected axles will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2016. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1605.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V467000
Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
Report Received Date: 2016-06-27T00:00:00
Subject: Front steer axle may fracture
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 129

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX1605
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volvo trucks north america, (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013 vnm and vnl trucks manufactured april 16, 2012, to may 4, 2012. these vehicles are equipped with certain meritor ff967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated.
Consequence Summary: The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code serial numbers. the affected axles will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2016. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1605.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 82.95

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NHTSA ID: 16V467000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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