NHTSA Recall 07V529000
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Component: Steering. Reported 2007-11-19. An estimated 2,054 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Risk
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 3, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Manufacturer campaign number: RVXX0706
Notes
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX0706.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.