VOLVO VT 2008: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V529000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VT | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-12-03 | 2007-11-19 | 2007-11-19 |
Production Dates: 2007-07-02 - 2007-09-21
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0706
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2054
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 3, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX0706.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
