2009-2015 Volvo VN recall: lower ball joint
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall on October 13, 2015. It covers about 14,934 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 14,934
- reported
- Oct 13, 2015
- owners notified
- Mar 1, 2016
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014. 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.
- Risk
- Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Volvo issued an interim notification to owners on October 28, 2015. Replacement parts are now available. Notices to owners were mailed on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1‑877‑800‑4945 option #1. Volvo's number for the vehicle inspection is RVXX1508. Volvo's number for the replacement of drag links is RVXX1509.
Recall number 15V651000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 15V651000
Is there a recall on the 2009-2015 Volvo VN lower ball joint?
Yes. Recall 15V651000, reported on October 13, 2015, covers about 14,934 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V651000?
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Volvo issued an interim notification to owners on October 28, 2015. Replacement parts are now available. Notices to owners were mailed on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1‑877‑800‑4945 option #1. Volvo's number for the vehicle inspection is RVXX1508. Volvo's number for the replacement of drag links is RVXX1509.
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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