NHTSA Campaign 07V529000

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Issued by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA · Reported Nov 19, 2007 · 2,054 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.

Consequence

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLVO VNL 2008 2,054
VOLVO VNM 2008 2,054
VOLVO VT 2008 2,054

Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V529000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.