Component Description
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Volvo Trucks North America
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20080407
End Date Of Manufacturing
20151209
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
4177
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20161202
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Volvo Trucks North America
Report Received Date
20161013
Record Creation Date
20161013
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 VHD trucks manufactured from April 7, 2008, through December 9, 2015, equipped with USK non-greasable drag links. The ball joint seals may be compromised, which can allow water and other contaminants to enter the ball joints.
Consequence Summary
If water and contaminants enter the ball joint, corrosion can occur and lead to accelerated wear, which over time can result in failure of the ball joint, possibly resulting in complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1606.
Recall 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.