Volvo 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.
The short version
Volvo Trucks North America reported a problem with the control arm lower ball joint. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-651.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2009–2015 | Volvo VN |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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