Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Class 8 Trucks. The Wrong Steering Column To Steering Gear Shaft May Have Been Installed In These Vehicles. Using The Shorter Vnm Steering Shaft Could Result In Steering Shaft Being Operated (Steering Column Extended Adjustment) Outside The Normal Operating Range Of The Steering Shaft.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
VNL
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V201000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
Over Time This Condition Could Result In Accelerated Wear In The Shaft With The Potential For Loss Of Steering As A Result.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install The Correct Lower Steering Shaft. Owner Notification Began June 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
20010312
End Of Manufacture
20010405
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
598
Date Owners Notified
20010627
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
20010618