2009-2016 Volvo VNL, Volvo VNM and others recall: lower ball joint
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall on February 19, 2016. It covers about 2,053 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,053
- reported
- Feb 19, 2016
- owners notified
- Apr 21, 2016
- related complaints
- 2
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that 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 replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall 15V‑651.
Recall number 16V095000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 16V095000
Is there a recall on the 2009-2016 Volvo VNL, Volvo VNM and others lower ball joint?
Yes. Recall 16V095000, reported on February 19, 2016, covers about 2,053 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V095000?
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall 15V‑651.
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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