NHTSA recall 16V467000
Steering
Volvo Vnl and 1 more
Reported Jun 27, 2016129 vehicles affectedVolvo Trucks North AmericaMaker’s number RVXX1605Built Apr 16, 2012 – May 4, 2012
The defect
Volvo Trucks North America, (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013 VNM and VNL trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to May 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain Meritor FF967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated.
The risk
The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code serial numbers. The affected axles will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1605.
SteeringSuspension › Front