Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Class 8 Trucks. The Lower Steering Shaft May Side-Load The Steering Gear Input Shaft. This Condition Could Result In Non-Uniform Steering Wheel Efforts When Turning The Steering Wheel. In Addition, Once The Steering Wheel Turn Is Initiated, The Vehicle May Continue Turning Without Returning To The Straight Ahead Position With Driver Effort.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
VHD
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V226000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Result In A Loss Of Steering, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Lower Steering Shaft. Owner Notification Began July 19, 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
20000323
End Of Manufacture
20010605
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
584
Date Owners Notified
20010719
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
20010706