Recall 10V282000: 2001–2006 Volvo VNL and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 24, 2010

Manufacturer

Volvo trucks north america

Potentially affected

63,788vehicles

Model years

2001–2006

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

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.

Possible consequence

Ball socket separation at the drag link results in complete loss of steering, and therefore can result in a vehicle crash.

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2001 Volvo VNL1 complaints
• 2002 Volvo VNL1 complaints
• 2003 Volvo VNL2 complaints
• 2004 Volvo VNL5 complaints
• 2005 Volvo VNL6 complaints
• 2006 Volvo VNL7 complaints
• 2001 Volvo VNM1 complaints
• 2002 Volvo VNM0 complaints
• 2003 Volvo VNM0 complaints
• 2004 Volvo VNM0 complaints
• 2005 Volvo VNM1 complaints
• 2006 Volvo VNM1 complaints