Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #02V037005

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V037005 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 19,915 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/ARVINMERITOR/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (20EDL), component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. this campaign supersedes nhtsa campaign nos. 01v-139.001 and 02v-037.002. owner notification began july 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 1-800-528-6586.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V037005

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 2002-08-15T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo trucks/arvinmeritor/tie rod assembly (20edl)

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 19,915

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

Consequence Summary: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. this campaign supersedes nhtsa campaign nos. 01v-139.001 and 02v-037.002. owner notification began july 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 1-800-528-6586.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02V037005

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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