2009 Volvo Vn | 2010 Volvo Vn | 2011 Volvo Vn | 2012 Volvo Vn | 2013 Volvo Vn | 2014 Volvo Vn | 2015 Volvo Vn — Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Published October 13, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 13, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V651000, published October 13, 2015. Recalling firm: Volvo Trucks North America; 2009 Volvo Vn | 2010 Volvo Vn | 2011 Volvo Vn | 2012 Volvo Vn | 2013 Volvo Vn | 2014 Volvo Vn | 2015 Volvo Vn — Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint.
What's the hazard
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
What to do
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Volvo issued an interim notification to owners on October 28, 2015. Replacement parts are now available. Notices to owners were mailed on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1. Volvo's number for the vehicle inspection is RVXX1508. Volvo's number for the replacement of drag links is RVXX1509.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Model
- VN
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Lot
- 2009 VOLVO VN | 2010 VOLVO VN | 2011 VOLVO VN | 2012 VOLVO VN | 2013 VOLVO VN | 2014 VOLVO VN | 2015 VOLVO VN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Volvo Vn | 2010 Volvo Vn | 2011 Volvo Vn | 2012 Volvo Vn | 2013 Volvo Vn | 2014 Volvo Vn | 2015 Volvo Vn — Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V651000 on October 13, 2015. Reported hazard: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
What should I do if I have this product?
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Volvo issued an interim notification to owners on October 28, 2015. Replacement parts are now available. Notices to owners were mailed on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1. Volvo's number for the vehicle inspection is RVXX1508. Volvo's number for the replacement of drag links is RVXX1509.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO. Model: VN.