Recall 16V095000: 2016 Volvo VNL, 2016 Volvo VNM, 2009–2010 Volvo VT
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 19, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 2,053
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
The risk
Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall 15V-651.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Volvo VNL
- 2016 Volvo VNM
- 2009 Volvo VT
- 2010 Volvo VT
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V095000
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX1601
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Owner letters
- Apr 21, 2016
- Components
- Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint (Suspension); Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint (Suspension)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology