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Recall 01V-201

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

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-201
Reported
June 18, 2001
Vehicles affected
598 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. The wrong steering column to steering gear shaft may have been installed in these vehicles. Using the shorter vnm steering shaft could result in steering shaft being operated (steering column extended adjustment) outside the normal operating range of the steering shaft.

The risk

Over time this condition could result in accelerated wear in the shaft with the potential for loss of steering as a result.

The fix

Dealers will install the correct lower steering shaft. Owner notification began june 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