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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V523000·Announced 2015-08-17

Volvo Recalls 2012-2016 VAH Trucks for Steering Drag Link Defect

Volvo is recalling 2012-2016 VAH trucks because a damaged steering component may corrode, potentially causing loss of steering and increasing crash risk.

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 in the steering system that can lead to loss of control and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured between January 31, 2011, and June 25, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with a sealed drag link where the ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud.

A damaged boot can allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball socket. This corrosion accelerates wear of the ball, which may result in the ball joint separating from the socket. Such a separation could cause a loss of steering and an increased risk of a crash.

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has improved geometry at no charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VAH
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,319

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 (1)

  • VAH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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