NHTSA recall 16V-095 (16V095000)
suspension recall reported February 19, 2016 - about 2,053 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V095000
- Also written as
- 16V-095
- Manufacturer number
- RVXX1601
- Reported
- February 19, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,053
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that 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 replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall 15V-651.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-095 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
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.