Auto Recalls for Consumers

1999 VOLVO VN Recall - Campaign #02V037005

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 VOLVO VN RECALL - #02V037005

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

ON SOME HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS, THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.

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Vehicle 1999 VOLVO VN
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 6/14/1999 - 8/31/2000
Recalled on 8/15/2002
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 7/25/2002
# Affected 19,915
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Description ON SOME HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS, THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
Consequences IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERSEDES NHTSA CAMPAIGN NOS. 01V-139.001 AND 02V-037.002. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 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, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1999 VOLVO VN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1999 VOLVO VN Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

1999 VOLVO VN Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

1999 VOLVO VN Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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