VOLVO VAH 2013: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V523000

Make Model Year
VOLVO VAH 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-10-13 2015-08-17 2015-08-17

Production Dates: 2011-01-31 - 2015-06-25

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX1503

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1319

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volvo Trucks North America "Volvo" is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured January 31, 2011, to June 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. In the affected trucks, the draglink ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot may allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball socket.

Consequence

Corrosion will accelerate wear of the ball, possibly resulting in the ball joint separating from the socket, causing loss of steering and an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1503.

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.