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2000 VOLVO VHD Recall - Campaign #01V226000

 
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2000 VOLVO VHD RECALL - #01V226000

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

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.

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Vehicle 2000 VOLVO VHD
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 3/23/2000 - 6/5/2001
Recalled on 7/13/2001
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 7/19/2001
# Affected 584
Recalled for STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Description 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.
Consequences THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action 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.
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 2000 VOLVO VHD Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

2000 VOLVO VHD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS

2000 VOLVO VHD Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

2000 VOLVO VHD Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

2000 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE

2000 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
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