Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Class 8 Heavy Duty, Axle Back Model Vehicles. The Design Of The Lower Steering Column Shaft Universal Joint Boot Could Allow The Boot To Get Entangled In The Universal Joint.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
VHD
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V092000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
This Can Cause Increased Steering Effort, Creating A Potential For Steering Lock-Up.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Advised To Remove The Universal Joint Boot Per InstruCTIons. If An Owner Chooses, A Volvo Truck Dealer Can Perform The Remedy For Them. Owner Notification Began March 27, 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20000626
End Of Manufacture
20010221
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
941
Date Owners Notified
20010327
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
20010320