CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured January 31, 2011, to June 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. In the affected trucks, the draglink ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot may allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball socket.
- Risk
- Corrosion will accelerate wear of the ball, possibly resulting in the ball joint separating from the socket, causing loss of steering and an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1503.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The draglink ball socket boot on certain trucks may be damaged because of the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot can let contaminants in, which can corrode the ball socket. Over time, this corrosion accelerates wear of the ball, and the ball joint may separate from the socket.
If the joint separates, the driver can lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected trucks should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the drag link with one that has improved geometry. Volvo will notify owners directly, or you can contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 and reference recall RVXX1503. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo VAH | 20122013201420152016 |
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