NHTSA Campaign 10V282000 — VOLVO VNL 2002 STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Official recall data re-presented for lookup and verification. Campaign: 10V282000. Vehicle: VOLVO VNL. Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 10V282000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | VOLVO VNL |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | RVXX1003 |
Official summary
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2006 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED WITH A TRW SEALED DRAG LINKS. CERTAIN FACTORS CAN EXIST, WHICH IF LEFT UNTREATED MAY RESULT IN A BALL SOCKET SEPARATION.
Official consequence
BALL SOCKET SEPARATION AT THE DRAG LINK RESULTS IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, AND THEREFORE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Official remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BALL SOCKET OR THE DRAG LINK AS REQUIRED IF NECESSARY. AS PARTS ARE LIMITED, VOLVO TRUCKS MAILED AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2010. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Official notes
VOLVO RECALL NO. RVXX1003.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 84630 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10V282000 |
| Make | VOLVO |
| Model | VNL |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | RVXX1003 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION |
| Manufacturer Name | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 63788 |
| Action Date | 2010-09-02 |
| Initiator Code | ODI |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Report Date | 2010-06-24 |
| Notification Date | 2010-06-24 |
| Official Summary | VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2006 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED WITH A TRW SEALED DRAG LINKS. CERTAIN FACTORS CAN EXIST, WHICH IF LEFT UNTREATED MAY RESULT IN A BALL SOCKET SEPARATION. |
| Official Consequence | BALL SOCKET SEPARATION AT THE DRAG LINK RESULTS IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, AND THEREFORE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Official Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BALL SOCKET OR THE DRAG LINK AS REQUIRED IF NECESSARY. AS PARTS ARE LIMITED, VOLVO TRUCKS MAILED AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2010. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Official Notes / Contact | VOLVO RECALL NO. RVXX1003.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000036177000098197000000016 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |