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Recall 01V-092

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 2000 to 2001 Volvo VHD: Steering (gear box (other than rack and pinion)).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-092
Reported
March 20, 2001
Vehicles affected
941 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty, axle back model vehicles. The design of the lower steering column shaft universal joint boot could allow the boot to get entangled in the universal joint.

The risk

This can cause increased steering effort, creating a potential for steering lock-up.

The fix

Owners will be advised to remove the universal joint boot per instructions. If an owner chooses, a volvo truck dealer can perform the remedy for them. Owner notification began march 27, 2001. 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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles