Volvo VT recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 19, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volvo Trucks North America recalls 2009–2016 Volvo VT, Vnm, Vnl

Recall number

16V095000

Brand / firm

Volvo

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,053 units

Why it was recalled

Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.

What to do

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall 15V-651.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.