2008 VOLVO VT 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 VT |
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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 |
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HOOD, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, QUICK RELEASE VALVE
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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