Recall 16V467000

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Report Date
20160627
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

Volvo Trucks North America, (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013 VNM and VNL trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to May 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain Meritor FF967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated.

Safety Consequence

The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code serial numbers. The affected axles will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1605.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 VOLVO VNL
2013 VOLVO VNM

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.