NHTSA recall 15V-523 (15V523000)
steering recall reported August 17, 2015 - about 1,319 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V523000
- Also written as
- 15V-523
- Manufacturer number
- RVXX1503
- Reported
- August 17, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,319
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured January 31, 2011, to June 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. In the affected trucks, the draglink ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot may allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball socket.
Why it is dangerous
Corrosion will accelerate wear of the ball, possibly resulting in the ball joint separating from the socket, causing loss of steering and an increased risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1503.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-523 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.