CarRecallWatch- 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 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that 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 replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall 15V-651.
- 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
Certain Volvo trucks have non-greasable drag links whose seals can be compromised, allowing the ball joints to corrode. This can lead to accelerated wear and eventual failure of the ball joint, which may cause the socket to separate.
If the ball joint fails and the socket separates, the driver can lose steering completely, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should check whether their truck is covered by this recall and contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 if it is. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Dealers will replace the drag links free of charge. Volvo will notify affected owners, and this recall expands an earlier recall, 15V-651.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo VNL | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Volvo VNM | 2016 |
| Volvo VT | 20092010 |