NHTSA Recall 16V467000
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Component: Suspension. Reported 2016-06-27. An estimated 129 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Volvo Trucks North America, (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013 VNM and VNL trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to May 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain Meritor FF967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated.
Risk
The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code serial numbers. The affected axles will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1605.
Manufacturer campaign number: RVXX1605
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.