2000-2001 Volvo VHD recall: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Volvo Trucks North America Inc reported this safety recall on March 20, 2001. It covers about 941 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 941
- reported
- Mar 20, 2001
- owners notified
- Mar 27, 2001
- related complaints
- 1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty, axle back model vehicles. The design of the lower steering column shaft universal joint boot could allow the boot to get entangled in the universal joint.
- Risk
- This can cause increased steering effort, creating a potential for steering lock-up.
- Remedy
- Owners will be advised to remove the universal joint boot per instructions. If an owner chooses, a volvo truck dealer can perform the remedy for them. Owner notification began march 27, 2001. 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.
Recall number 01V092000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 01V092000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Volvo VHD gear box (other than rack and pinion)?
Yes. Recall 01V092000, reported on March 20, 2001, covers about 941 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V092000?
Owners will be advised to remove the universal joint boot per instructions. If an owner chooses, a volvo truck dealer can perform the remedy for them. Owner notification began march 27, 2001. 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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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