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2016 VOLVO VNM Recall - Campaign #16V095000

 
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2016 VOLVO VNM RECALL - #16V095000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : LOWER BALL JOINT

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2016 VOLVO VNM
Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America
Manufactured between 1/2/2015 - 11/6/2015
Recalled on 2/19/2016
Influenced by Volvo Trucks North America
Owners Notified on 4/21/2016
# Affected 2,053
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Description Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
Consequences Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall 15V-651.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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