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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V155000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 05/03/2005 to 12/22/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 126743 | 06/23/2006 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 05/05/2006 | 05/09/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles,the outer tie rod ball joint can deform at high loads causing a loss of the clamping force and the nut may loosen, which may eventually lead to a fatigue fracture of the outer tie rod ball joint. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver may notice that the vehicle is difficult to maneuver increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the outer ball joint tie rods with improved outer ball joint tie rods free of charge. the recall began on june 23, 2006. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. r157.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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| TJ-19965-2 | 12/20/2010 | 10037820 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| TJ-19965-2 | 12/20/2010 | 10037820 | Volvo: there may be a clicking noise from the steering column due to material deviation. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - PINION SHAFT | |||||
| RTJ-18513 | 09/19/2008 | 10026550 | Volvo: angle gear leakage and resealing for 5 cylinder awd only vehicles. oil leaking/moisture fromthe angle gear halves can be resolved by resealing the houseing and replacing the seals. *pe | 11/07/2008 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||||
| RTJ-18513 | 09/19/2008 | 10026550 | Volvo: angle gear leakage and resealing for 5 cylinder awd only vehicles. oil leaking/moisture fromthe angle gear halves can be resolved by resealing the houseing and replacing the seals. *pe | 11/07/2008 | |