Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.
Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227536-volvo-vnl-2016-recall-steering · Recall date February 17, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V097000
“VOLVO VNL (2016) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated February 17, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227536-volvo-vnl-2016-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 16V097000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V097000).
Volvo is strongly recommending that the affected vehicles not be driven until the interim remedy is applied. An interim notice was sent to Volvo owners on March 16, 2016, and an interim repair is available now. A second notice was mailed on May 13, 2016. The final remedy is now available. Both remedies are free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 opt #1. Volvo's recall numbers for this campaign are RVXX1602 and RVXX1603. This recall supersedes safety recall 15V-786.
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 16V097000 — Volvo Trucks North America VOLVO VNL (2016) recall — Steering Hello, I own a VOLVO VNL (2016) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 16V097000 from Volvo Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: Volvo is strongly recommending that the affected vehicles not be driven until the interim remedy is applied. An interim notice was sent to Volvo owners on March 16, 2016, and an interim repair is available now. A second notice was mailed on May 13, 2016. The final remedy is now available. Both remedies are free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 opt #1. Volvo's recall numbers for this campaign are RVXX1602 and RVXX1603. This recall supersedes safety recall 15V-786. 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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