NHTSA Recall 04V405000
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Component: Power Train. Reported 2004-08-12. An estimated 4,032 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT TO THE YOKE AT THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.
Risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE DRIVE SHAFT COMING LOOSE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND INSTALL REMOVING NEW BOLTS, INSPECT FOR CROSS-THREADED BOLTS, AND REPLACE THE YOKE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Manufacturer campaign number: RVXX0404
Notes
VOLVO TRUCK RECALL NO. RVXX0404. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).