The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V097000·Announced 2016-02-17

Volvo Recalls 2016-2017 Trucks for Steering Shaft Separation Risk

Volvo is recalling 2016-2017 VNL, VNX, and VNM trucks because a missing roll pin or loose bolt may cause the steering shaft to separate, resulting in a loss of steering.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 (steering shaft separation) that results in complete loss of steering, which is a significant injury risk criterion for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 VNL, VNX, and VNM trucks manufactured between May 11, 2015, and April 18, 2016. The recall involves approximately 18,116 vehicles.

The defect involves the steering shafts, which may have been manufactured without a roll pin or with a bolt connecting the upper and lower shafts that was not properly tightened. These conditions can lead to the separation of the steering shaft, resulting in a complete loss of steering and a potential vehicle crash.

Volvo strongly recommends that affected vehicles not be driven until the interim remedy is applied. An interim repair is available now, and the final remedy is also available. Both remedies are free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 (opt #1) or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNX, VNM, VNL
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
18,116

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 (3)

  • VNX
  • VNM
  • VNL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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