Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING
07V323000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 11/14/2006 to 05/30/2007V (Vehicle)910208/24/2007MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA07/24/200707/26/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks, the nut used to retain the steering shaft may or may not be a lock nut that has the locking feature. a lock nut is required to provide additional resistance to ensure that the nut does not come loose.
Consequence SummaryIf the nut were to come loose, the steering shaft could potentially separate resulting in loss of steering control which could cause a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the steering shaft pinch bolts and locknuts free of charge. the recall began on august 24, 2007. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
NotesVolvo recall no. rvxx0702.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.
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
07V529000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 07/02/2007 to 09/21/2007V (Vehicle)205412/03/2007MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA11/19/200711/19/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks, the bolts that attach the steering gear to the frame may not have been tightened to the specified torque.
Consequence SummaryLoss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will tighten the bolts free of charge. the recall began on december 3, 2007. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
NotesVolvo 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.