Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V099000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 01/23/2006 to 03/17/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 2137 | 08/28/2006 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 04/04/2006 | 04/04/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with dana steering shafts, there is a potential that the steering shaft pinch bolt hole may be incorrectly located. the pinch bolt fits into a groove in the steering gear input shaft to ensure that the steering shaft does not separate from the steering gear if the pinch bolt comes loose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could potentially lead to steering shaft separation resulting in loss of control of the vehicle if the pinch bolt were to come loose increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and replace it as required free of charge. the recall began on august 28, 006. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo trucks recall no. rvxx0602.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||