Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy Duty Class 8 Axle Back Vehicles, The Telescoping Steering Shaft In Some Driving Situations Could Bottom Out And Side Load The Steering Gear Input Shaft Whenever The Adjustable Steering Column Is Adjusted To The Lower Position.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
VHD
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V156000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
Over Time, This Condition Could Damage The Steering Gear Input Shaft Resulting In Loss Of Vehicle Control And A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Re-Designed Steering Shaft, Which Will Not Bottom Out During Vehicle Operation Regardless Of Where The Adjustable Steering Column Is Positioned. Owner Notification Began June 25, 2002. 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
20000413
End Of Manufacture
20020506
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2313
Date Owners Notified
20020625
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
20020613