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2001 VOLVO VHD Recall - Campaign #01V092000

 
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2001 VOLVO VHD RECALL - #01V092000

RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY, AXLE BACK MODEL VEHICLES. THE DESIGN OF THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT BOOT COULD ALLOW THE BOOT TO GET ENTANGLED IN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT.

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Vehicle 2001 VOLVO VHD
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 6/26/2000 - 2/21/2001
Recalled on 3/22/2001
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 3/27/2001
# Affected 941
Recalled for STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY, AXLE BACK MODEL VEHICLES. THE DESIGN OF THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT BOOT COULD ALLOW THE BOOT TO GET ENTANGLED IN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT.
Consequences THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR STEERING LOCK-UP.
Corrective action OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO REMOVE THE UNIVERSAL JOINT BOOT PER INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER CHOOSES, A VOLVO TRUCK DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 27, 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.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

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2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE

2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
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