Auto Recalls for Consumers

2008 VOLVO VHD Recall - Campaign #07V323000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2008 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 2008 VOLVO VHD
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
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 2008 VOLVO VHD Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

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2008 VOLVO VHD Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

2008 VOLVO VHD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2008 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

2008 VOLVO VHD Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

2008 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS

2008 VOLVO VHD Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

2008 VOLVO VHD Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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