7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Posted on: 2016-02-19
Description
Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 vt trucks manufactured from april 9, 2008, through september 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model vnl and vnm trucks manufactured from january 2, 2015, through to november 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with usk non-greasable drag links that may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
Consequence
Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on april 21, 2016. Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1601. Note: this recall is an expansion of a previous recall 15v-651.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Posted on: 2016-02-19
Description
Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 vt trucks manufactured from april 9, 2008, through september 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model vnl and vnm trucks manufactured from january 2, 2015, through to november 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with usk non-greasable drag links that may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
Consequence
Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on april 21, 2016. Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1601. Note: this recall is an expansion of a previous recall 15v-651.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR
Posted on: 2015-01-22
Description
Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015 and 2016 vnx and vnl trucks manufactured from may 20, 2014, through march 6, 2015, equipped with certain haldex life seal type 30/30 long stroke air brake actuators manufactured january 9, 2014, to october 28, 2014. The affected actuators may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism of the parking brake section of the life seal actuator.
Consequence
If the diaphragm is not completely attached, there may be internal leakage from the service section past the diaphragm, potentially trapping air pressure in the parking brake section. This air pressure in turn, if not vented, may prevent full release of the actuator unit, and may induce brake drag and may result in overheated wheelend service brakes, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator and replace, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 20, 2015. Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1501.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - STEERING
Posted on: 2016-02-19
Description
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.
Consequence
Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2016-12-22
Description
Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 vnl and vnm trucks and certain model year 2017 vnx trucks. In the affected vehicles, incorrect software for controlling the electronic air dryer may result in oil and water contaminating the brake system.
Consequence
If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module and replace the air dryer filter, free of charge. The recall began on february 16, 2017. Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1608.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - STEERING
Posted on: 2017-08-31
Description
Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain 2016 volvo vnl and vnm trucks equipped with certain dana spicer d-series and e-series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Consequence
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on october 17, 2017. Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1702.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #7 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2017-08-31
Description
Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain 2016 volvo vnl and vnm trucks equipped with certain dana spicer d-series and e-series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Consequence
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on october 17, 2017. Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1702.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.