NHTSA recall 15V-651 (15V651000)
suspension recall reported October 13, 2015 - about 14,934 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V651000
- Also written as
- 15V-651
- Manufacturer number
- RVXX1508/RVXX1509
- Reported
- October 13, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~14,934
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
Why it is dangerous
Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Volvo issued an interim notification to owners on October 28, 2015. Replacement parts are now available. Notices to owners were mailed on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1. Volvo's number for the vehicle inspection is RVXX1508. Volvo's number for the replacement of drag links is RVXX1509.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-651 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.