VOLVO VNL 2001: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V201000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNL | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-06-27 | 2001-06-18 | 2001-07-02 |
Production Dates: 2001-03-12 - 2001-04-05
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 598
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS. THE WRONG STEERING COLUMN TO STEERING GEAR SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES. USING THE SHORTER VNM STEERING SHAFT COULD RESULT IN STEERING SHAFT BEING OPERATED "STEERING COLUMN EXTENDED ADJUSTMENT" OUTSIDE THE NORMAL OPERATING RANGE OF THE STEERING SHAFT.
OVER TIME THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ACCELERATED WEAR IN THE SHAFT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING AS A RESULT.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT LOWER STEERING SHAFT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
