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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V282000·Announced 2010-06-24

Volvo Recalls 2001-2006 VNL and VNM Trucks for Steering Defect

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2001-2006 VNL and VNM trucks because a drag link ball socket may separate, causing loss of steering.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering linkage) that can result in complete loss of steering and a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2001-2006 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured with TRW sealed drag links. The recall addresses a potential defect where certain factors, if left untreated, may result in a ball socket separation.

If the ball socket separates at the drag link, it results in a complete loss of steering, which can lead to a vehicle crash. The safety recall began on February 14, 2011, and an interim owner letter was mailed on September 2, 2010, due to limited parts availability.

Owners should contact Volvo Trucks at 1-800-528-6586 or their local dealer. Dealers will inspect and repair the ball socket or the drag link as required. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNL, VNM
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
63,788

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • VNL
  • VNM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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