NHTSA recall 16V-467 (16V467000)
steering recall reported June 27, 2016 - about 129 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V467000
- Also written as
- 16V-467
- Manufacturer number
- RVXX1605
- Reported
- June 27, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~129
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
Volvo Trucks North America, (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013 VNM and VNL trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to May 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain Meritor FF967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated.
Why it is dangerous
The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code serial numbers. The affected axles will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1605.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-467 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.