Defect Description For Recall
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016-2017 Vnl, Vnx, And Vnm Trucks Manufactured From May 11, 2015, Through April 18, 2016. The Trucks May Have Been Manufactured Without A Roll Pin On The Steering Shafts. If The Roll Pin Is Missing, The Lower Steering Shaft May Disconnect From The JunCTIon Block. Also, The Bolt ConneCTIng The Upper Steering Shaft To The Lower Steering Shaft May Not Have Been Properly Tightened. Either Condition Can Lead To Separation Of The Steering Shaft.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
VNX
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
16V097000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
Separation Of The Steering Shaft Will Result In Complete Loss Of Steering Which May Lead To A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Volvo Is Strongly Recommending That The Affected Vehicles Not Be Driven Until The Interim Remedy Is Applied. An Interim Notice Was Sent To Volvo Owners On March 16, 2016, And An Interim Repair Is Available Now. A Second Notice Was Mailed On May 13, 2016. The Final Remedy Is Now Available. Both Remedies Are Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Volvo Customer Service At 1-877-800-4945 Opt #1. Volvo’S Recall Numbers For This Campaign Are RVxx1602 And RVxx1603. This Recall Supersedes Safety Recall 15V-786.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20150511
End Of Manufacture
20160418
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18116
Date Owners Notified
20160513
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
20160217
Make Campaign Number
RVXX1602/RVXX1603