NHTSA recall 01V226000
Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Volvo Vhd
The defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. the lower steering shaft may side-load the steering gear input shaft. this condition could result in non-uniform steering wheel efforts when turning the steering wheel. in addition, once the steering wheel turn IS initiated, the vehicle may continue turning without returning to the straight ahead position with driver effort.
The risk
This condition can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft. owner notification began july 19, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.