VOLVO VNL 2016: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

Make : VOLVO Model : VNL Year : 2016
Build Dates : 2015-05-11 - 2015-11-12
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V786000
Date Owner's Notified: 2015-11-30 Date Received by ODI: 2015-11-23 Date Added to Database: 2015-11-23
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX1512
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 11128
Summary:
      Volvo Trucks North America "Volvo" is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo VNL, VNM, and VNX trucks manufactured May 11, 2015 to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a two-piece steering shaft whose connecting bolt may be insufficiently tightened.
Consequence:
      As a result, the bolt may loosen and result in the two steering shafts separating causing a complete loss of steering and thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the steering shaft connecting bolt, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option "1. Volvo's number for the recall is RVXX1512.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.