2007 VOLVO VHD RECALL - #07V323000
RECALL FOR STEERING
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE NUT USED TO RETAIN THE STEERING SHAFT MAY OR MAY NOT BE A LOCK NUT THAT HAS THE LOCKING FEATURE. A LOCK NUT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT THE NUT DOES NOT COME LOOSE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2007 VOLVO VHD |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
11/14/2006 - 5/30/2007 |
| Recalled on |
7/26/2007 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
8/24/2007 |
| # Affected |
9,102 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE NUT USED TO RETAIN THE STEERING SHAFT MAY OR MAY NOT BE A LOCK NUT THAT HAS THE LOCKING FEATURE. A LOCK NUT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT THE NUT DOES NOT COME LOOSE. |
| Consequences |
IF THE NUT WERE TO COME LOOSE, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD POTENTIALLY SEPARATE RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
VOLVO RECALL NO. RVXX0702.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2007 VOLVO VHD Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2007 VOLVO VHD Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2007 VOLVO VHD Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2007 VOLVO VHD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2007 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2007 VOLVO VHD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, QUICK RELEASE VALVE
2007 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS
2007 VOLVO VHD Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2007 VOLVO VHD Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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