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2002 VOLVO VHD Recall - Campaign #02V156000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2002 VOLVO VHD RECALL - #02V156000

RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 AXLE BACK VEHICLES, THE TELESCOPING STEERING SHAFT IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS COULD BOTTOM OUT AND SIDE LOAD THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT WHENEVER THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN IS ADJUSTED TO THE LOWER POSITION.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2002 VOLVO VHD
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 4/13/2000 - 5/6/2002
Recalled on 6/13/2002
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 6/25/2002
# Affected 2,313
Recalled for STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Description ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 AXLE BACK VEHICLES, THE TELESCOPING STEERING SHAFT IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS COULD BOTTOM OUT AND SIDE LOAD THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT WHENEVER THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN IS ADJUSTED TO THE LOWER POSITION.
Consequences OVER TIME, THIS CONDITION COULD DAMAGE THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RE-DESIGNED STEERING SHAFT, WHICH WILL NOT BOTTOM OUT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION REGARDLESS OF WHERE THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN IS POSITIONED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 25, 2002. 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 2002 VOLVO VHD Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE

2002 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE

2002 VOLVO VHD Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

2002 VOLVO VHD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2002 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

2002 VOLVO VHD Recall for WHEELS

2002 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

2002 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS
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