If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227534-volvo-vnl-2016-recall-steering · Recall date August 29, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V536000
“VOLVO VNL (2016) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 29, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227534-volvo-vnl-2016-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 17V536000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V536000).
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1702.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volvo Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V536000 — Volvo Trucks North America VOLVO VNL (2016) recall — Steering Hello, I own a VOLVO VNL (2016) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 17V536000 from Volvo Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1702. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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