2001 Volvo VNL recall: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Volvo Trucks North America Inc reported this safety recall on June 18, 2001. It covers about 598 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 598
- reported
- Jun 18, 2001
- owners notified
- Jun 27, 2001
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. The wrong steering column to steering gear shaft may have been installed in these vehicles. Using the shorter vnm steering shaft could result in steering shaft being operated (steering column extended adjustment) outside the normal operating range of the steering shaft.
- Risk
- Over time this condition could result in accelerated wear in the shaft with the potential for loss of steering as a result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the correct lower steering shaft. Owner notification began june 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 01V201000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 01V201000
Is there a recall on the 2001 Volvo VNL gear box (other than rack and pinion)?
Yes. Recall 01V201000, reported on June 18, 2001, covers about 598 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V201000?
Dealers will install the correct lower steering shaft. Owner notification began june 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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