Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #17V536000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V536000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting 2016 volvo vnl and vnm trucks equipped with certain dana spicer d-series and e-series steer axles Includes 470 affected units, Tie Rod may Loosen, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2016 volvo vnl and vnm trucks equipped with certain dana spicer d-series and e-series steer axles
Defect Summary
Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain 2016 volvo vnl and vnm trucks equipped with certain dana spicer d-series and e-series steer axles. the castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. if the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. the recall began on october 17, 2017. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1702.