Recall 04V-078
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2003 Volvo VHD: Steering (gear box, shaft pitman).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-078
- Reported
- February 13, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 92 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain heavy-duty class 8 trucks, the pinch bolt attaching the steering drag link to the pitman arm may not have been sufficiently tightened.
The risk
The bolt could loosen allowing the drag link and pitman arm to separate, resulting in uncontrollable steering which could result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a new pinch bolt and tighten to the required torque. Owner notification is expected to begin during march 2004. 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
Volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0401.customer's can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Volvo VHD 2003