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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V282000

2002 Volvo Vnl | 2004 Volvo Vnm | 2005 Volvo Vnl | 2004 Volvo Vnl | 2005 Volvo Vnm | 2006 Volvo Vnl | 2002 Volvo Vnm | 2001 Volvo Vnl | 2001 Volvo Vnm | 2003 Volvo Vnl | 2006 Volvo Vnm | 2003 Volvo Vnm — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection

Published June 24, 2010 · Recall initiated: June 24, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V282000, published June 24, 2010. Recalling firm: Volvo Trucks North America; 2002 Volvo Vnl | 2004 Volvo Vnm | 2005 Volvo Vnl | 2004 Volvo Vnl | 2005 Volvo Vnm | 2006 Volvo Vnl | 2002 Volvo Vnm | 2001 Volvo Vnl | 2001 Volvo Vnm | 2003 Volvo Vnl | 2006 Volvo Vnm | 2003 Volvo Vnm — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection.

What's the hazard

VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2006 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED WITH A TRW SEALED DRAG LINKS. CERTAIN FACTORS CAN EXIST, WHICH IF LEFT UNTREATED MAY RESULT IN A BALL SOCKET SEPARATION.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BALL SOCKET OR THE DRAG LINK AS REQUIRED IF NECESSARY. AS PARTS ARE LIMITED, VOLVO TRUCKS MAILED AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2010. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

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Recall details

Brand
VOLVO
Model
VNL
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Lot
2002 VOLVO VNL | 2004 VOLVO VNM | 2005 VOLVO VNL | 2004 VOLVO VNL | 2005 VOLVO VNM | 2006 VOLVO VNL | 2002 VOLVO VNM | 2001 VOLVO VNL | 2001 VOLVO VNM | 2003 VOLVO VNL | 2006 VOLVO VNM | 2003 VOLVO VNM
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2002 Volvo Vnl | 2004 Volvo Vnm | 2005 Volvo Vnl | 2004 Volvo Vnl | 2005 Volvo Vnm | 2006 Volvo Vnl | 2002 Volvo Vnm | 2001 Volvo Vnl | 2001 Volvo Vnm | 2003 Volvo Vnl | 2006 Volvo Vnm | 2003 Volvo Vnm — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V282000 on June 24, 2010. Reported hazard: VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2006 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED WITH A TRW SEALED DRAG LINKS. CERTAIN FACTORS CAN EXIST, WHICH IF LEFT UNTREATED MAY RESULT IN A BALL SOCKET SEPARATION.

What should I do if I have this product?

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BALL SOCKET OR THE DRAG LINK AS REQUIRED IF NECESSARY. AS PARTS ARE LIMITED, VOLVO TRUCKS MAILED AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2010. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO. Model: VNL.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)