2009-2016 Volvo VHD recall: lower ball joint
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall on October 13, 2016. It covers about 4,177 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,177
- reported
- Oct 13, 2016
- owners notified
- Dec 2, 2016
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 VHD trucks manufactured from April 7, 2008, through December 9, 2015, equipped with USK non-greasable drag links. The ball joint seals may be compromised, which can allow water and other contaminants to enter the ball joints.
- Risk
- If water and contaminants enter the ball joint, corrosion can occur and lead to accelerated wear, which over time can result in failure of the ball joint, possibly resulting in 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 December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1606.
Recall number 16V735000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 16V735000
Is there a recall on the 2009-2016 Volvo VHD lower ball joint?
Yes. Recall 16V735000, reported on October 13, 2016, covers about 4,177 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V735000?
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1606.
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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