NHTSA recall 04V-405 (04V405000)

power train recall reported August 12, 2004 - about 4,032 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V405000
Also written as: 04V-405
Manufacturer number: RVXX0404
Reported: August 12, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~4,032
Component: power train

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT TO THE YOKE AT THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN RESULT IN THE DRIVE SHAFT COMING LOOSE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-405 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo VN - 2004

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