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SevereNHTSA·15V651000·Announced 2015-10-13

Volvo Recalls 2009-2015 VN Trucks for Steering Loss Risk

Volvo is recalling 2009-2015 VN trucks because corrosion of ball joints may cause loss of steering. Owners should contact dealers for free inspection and replacement.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (ball joint failure) that can cause complete loss of steering, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'Severe' severity involving structural defects or significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured between April 14, 2008, and December 23, 2014. The recall involves approximately 14,934 vehicles. The defect involves the front lower ball joints, where compromised seals may allow corrosion to occur, leading to accelerated wear and potential failure.

If the ball joint fails, the socket may separate, resulting in a complete loss of steering. This condition significantly increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the potential for loss of vehicle control is a serious safety hazard.

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links free of charge. Replacement parts are now available, and notices to owners were mailed on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 (option #1) or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VN
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
14,934

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)

  • VN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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