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Recall 02V-156

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 2000 to 2002 Volvo VHD: Steering (steering wheel/handle bar).

At a glance

Campaign number
02V-156
Reported
June 13, 2002
Vehicles affected
2,313 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

On certain heavy duty class 8 axle back vehicles, the telescoping steering shaft in some driving situations could bottom out and side load the steering gear input shaft whenever the adjustable steering column is adjusted to the lower position.

The risk

Over time, this condition could damage the steering gear input shaft resulting in loss of vehicle control and a vehicle crash.

The fix

Dealers will install a re-designed steering shaft, which will not bottom out during vehicle operation regardless of where the adjustable steering column is positioned. Owner notification began june 25, 2002. 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