2012-2016 Volvo Vah recall: connection
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall on August 17, 2015. It covers about 1,319 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,319
- reported
- Aug 17, 2015
- owners notified
- Oct 13, 2015
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured January 31, 2011, to June 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. In the affected trucks, the draglink ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot may allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball socket.
- Risk
- Corrosion will accelerate wear of the ball, possibly resulting in the ball joint separating from the socket, causing loss of steering and an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1503.
Recall number 15V523000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 15V523000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2016 Volvo Vah connection?
Yes. Recall 15V523000, reported on August 17, 2015, covers about 1,319 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V523000?
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1503.
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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