2012 Volvo Vah | 2013 Volvo Vah | 2014 Volvo Vah | 2015 Volvo Vah | 2016 Volvo Vah — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
Published August 17, 2015 · Recall initiated: August 17, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V523000, published August 17, 2015. Recalling firm: Volvo Trucks North America; 2012 Volvo Vah | 2013 Volvo Vah | 2014 Volvo Vah | 2015 Volvo Vah | 2016 Volvo Vah — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection.
What's the hazard
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured January 31, 2011, to June 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. In the affected trucks, the draglink ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot may allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball socket.
What to do
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1503.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Model
- VAH
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Lot
- 2012 VOLVO VAH | 2013 VOLVO VAH | 2014 VOLVO VAH | 2015 VOLVO VAH | 2016 VOLVO VAH
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Volvo Vah | 2013 Volvo Vah | 2014 Volvo Vah | 2015 Volvo Vah | 2016 Volvo Vah — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V523000 on August 17, 2015. Reported hazard: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured January 31, 2011, to June 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. In the affected trucks, the draglink ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot may allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball socket.
What should I do if I have this product?
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1503.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO. Model: VAH.