Recall 16V735000: 2009–2016 Volvo VHD

Report received

Oct 13, 2016

Manufacturer

Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected

4,177vehicles

Model years

2009–2016

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 North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 VHD trucks manufactured from April 7, 2008, through December 9, 2015, equipped with USK non-greasable drag links. The ball joint seals may be compromised, which can allow water and other contaminants to enter the ball joints.

Possible consequence

If water and contaminants enter the ball joint, corrosion can occur and lead to accelerated wear, which over time can result in failure of the ball joint, possibly resulting in complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1606.

Affected model years

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

• 2009 Volvo VHD0 complaints
• 2010 Volvo VHD0 complaints
• 2011 Volvo VHD0 complaints
• 2012 Volvo VHD0 complaints
• 2013 Volvo VHD1 complaints
• 2014 Volvo VHD0 complaints
• 2015 Volvo VHD0 complaints
• 2016 Volvo VHD0 complaints