2000-2002 Volvo VHD recall: steering wheel/handle bar
Volvo Trucks North America Inc reported this safety recall on June 13, 2002. It covers about 2,313 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,313
- reported
- Jun 13, 2002
- owners notified
- Jun 25, 2002
- related complaints
- 1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 02V156000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 02V156000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2002 Volvo VHD steering wheel/handle bar?
Yes. Recall 02V156000, reported on June 13, 2002, covers about 2,313 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V156000?
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.
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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