Recall 15V651000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | VOLVO | VN |
| 2010 | VOLVO | VN |
| 2011 | VOLVO | VN |
| 2012 | VOLVO | VN |
| 2013 | VOLVO | VN |
| 2014 | VOLVO | VN |
| 2015 | VOLVO | VN |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.