Recall 01V092000: 2000–2001 Volvo VHD

Report received

Mar 20, 2001

Manufacturer

Volvo trucks north america inc

Potentially affected

941vehicles

Model years

2000–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty, axle back model vehicles. The design of the lower steering column shaft universal joint boot could allow the boot to get entangled in the universal joint.

Possible consequence

This can cause increased steering effort, creating a potential for steering lock-up.

Remedy

Owners will be advised to remove the universal joint boot per instructions. If an owner chooses, a volvo truck dealer can perform the remedy for them. Owner notification began march 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Volvo VHD0 complaints
• 2001 Volvo VHD1 complaints