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Volvo VN Recall 15V651: Worn Front Ball Joints Can Cause Loss of Steering

NHTSA campaign 15V651, reported October 13, 2015, 14,934 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks built between April 2008 and December 2014 may have front suspension ball joints whose seals are compromised. This can let corrosion develop, causing accelerated wear and possible failure of the lower or upper ball joint.

If a ball joint fails, the socket can separate, which may cause a complete loss of steering and increase the risk of a crash. Volvo says it will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the drag links free of charge. Replacement parts are now available, and owners should contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945, option 1, to arrange the repair. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V651Volvo Trucks North America
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
Risk
Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Volvo issued an interim notification to owners on October 28, 2015. Replacement parts are now available. Notices to owners were mailed on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1. Volvo's number for the vehicle inspection is RVXX1508. Volvo's number for the replacement of drag links is RVXX1509.
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.

Affected vehicles

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