Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249812-volvo-vn-2014-recall-suspension · Recall date October 13, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V651000
“VOLVO VN (2014) recall — Suspension.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 13, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249812-volvo-vn-2014-recall-suspension. Based on NHTSA recall 15V651000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V651000).
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.
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 15V651000 — Volvo Trucks North America VOLVO VN (2014) recall — Suspension Hello, I own a VOLVO VN (2014) recall — Suspension that is covered by recall 15V651000 from Volvo Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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