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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V097000

2016 Volvo Vnx | 2017 Volvo Vnm | 2017 Volvo Vnx | 2016 Volvo Vnm | 2016 Volvo Vnl | 2017 Volvo Vnl — Steering

Published February 19, 2016 · Recall initiated: February 17, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V097000, published February 19, 2016 and initiated February 17, 2016. Recalling firm: Volvo Trucks North America; 2016 Volvo Vnx | 2017 Volvo Vnm | 2017 Volvo Vnx | 2016 Volvo Vnm | 2016 Volvo Vnl | 2017 Volvo Vnl — Steering.

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What's the hazard

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 VNL, VNX, and VNM trucks manufactured from May 11, 2015, through April 18, 2016. The trucks may have been manufactured without a roll pin on the steering shafts. If the roll pin is missing, the lower steering shaft may disconnect from the junction block. Also, the bolt connecting the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may not have been properly tightened. Either condition can lead to separation of the steering shaft.

What to do

Volvo is strongly recommending that the affected vehicles not be driven until the interim remedy is applied. An interim notice was sent to Volvo owners on March 16, 2016, and an interim repair is available now. A second notice was mailed on May 13, 2016. The final remedy is now available. Both remedies are free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 opt #1. Volvo's recall numbers for this campaign are RVXX1602 and RVXX1603. This recall supersedes safety recall 15V-786.

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Recall details

Brand
VOLVO
Model
VNX
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Lot
2016 VOLVO VNX | 2017 VOLVO VNM | 2017 VOLVO VNX | 2016 VOLVO VNM | 2016 VOLVO VNL | 2017 VOLVO VNL
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Volvo Vnx | 2017 Volvo Vnm | 2017 Volvo Vnx | 2016 Volvo Vnm | 2016 Volvo Vnl | 2017 Volvo Vnl — Steering recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V097000 on February 19, 2016. Reported hazard: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 VNL, VNX, and VNM trucks manufactured from May 11, 2015, through April 18, 2016. The trucks may have been manufactured without a roll pin on the steering shafts. If the roll pin is missing, the lower steering shaft may disconnect from the junction block. Also, the bolt connecting the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may not have been properly tightened. Either condition can lead to separation of the steering shaft.

What should I do if I have this product?

Volvo is strongly recommending that the affected vehicles not be driven until the interim remedy is applied. An interim notice was sent to Volvo owners on March 16, 2016, and an interim repair is available now. A second notice was mailed on May 13, 2016. The final remedy is now available. Both remedies are free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 opt #1. Volvo's recall numbers for this campaign are RVXX1602 and RVXX1603. This recall supersedes safety recall 15V-786.

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

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

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)