2010 Volvo Vt | 2009 Volvo Vt | 2016 Volvo Vnm | 2016 Volvo Vnl — Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Published February 19, 2016 · Recall initiated: February 19, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V095000, published February 19, 2016. Recalling firm: Volvo Trucks North America; 2010 Volvo Vt | 2009 Volvo Vt | 2016 Volvo Vnm | 2016 Volvo Vnl — Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint.
What's the hazard
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that 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 replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall 15V-651.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Model
- VT
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Lot
- 2010 VOLVO VT | 2009 VOLVO VT | 2016 VOLVO VNM | 2016 VOLVO VNL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Volvo Vt | 2009 Volvo Vt | 2016 Volvo Vnm | 2016 Volvo Vnl — Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V095000 on February 19, 2016. Reported hazard: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that 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 replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall 15V-651.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO. Model: VT.