Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #82V015000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 82V015000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 449 affected units, STEERING:POWER:SHAFT LOWER WORM, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Some of the involved vehicles may be susceptible to extensive rusting of the splined section of the lower steering shaft. This could prevent the splined shaft from moving into the sleeve. If this occurs, excessive stress is applied between the joint connection and input shaft, causing unacceptable motion of the universal joint connection.
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and replace the existing column with a newly designed column or will invert the existing column to locate the splined section inside the cab, at no cost to owner.