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Recall 01V-226

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-226
Reported
July 6, 2001
Vehicles affected
584 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. The lower steering shaft may side-load the steering gear input shaft. This condition could result in non-uniform steering wheel efforts when turning the steering wheel. In addition, once the steering wheel turn is initiated, the vehicle may continue turning without returning to the straight ahead position with driver effort.

The risk

This condition can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft. Owner notification began july 19, 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