Recall 02V156000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Defect in 2000-2002 VOLVO VHD
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,313 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V156000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,313 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 AXLE BACK VEHICLES, THE TELESCOPING STEERING SHAFT IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS COULD BOTTOM OUT AND SIDE LOAD THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT WHENEVER THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN IS ADJUSTED TO THE LOWER POSITION.
Safety Consequence
OVER TIME, THIS CONDITION COULD DAMAGE THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RE-DESIGNED STEERING SHAFT, WHICH WILL NOT BOTTOM OUT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION REGARDLESS OF WHERE THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN IS POSITIONED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
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