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Recall 15V-523

Volvo Trucks North America recalled the 2012 to 2016 Volvo Vah: Steering (linkages, drag, link, connection).

At a glance

Campaign number
15V-523
Reported
August 17, 2015
Vehicles affected
1,319 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured January 31, 2011, to June 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. In the affected trucks, the draglink ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot may allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball socket.

The risk

Corrosion will accelerate wear of the ball, possibly resulting in the ball joint separating from the socket, causing loss of steering and an increased risk of a crash.

The fix

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-[removed]. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1503.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles