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NHTSARecalled Aug 17, 2015 · #15V523000

Draglink Ball Socket Boot Damage

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured January 31, 2011, to June 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. In the affected trucks, the draglink ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot may allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball socket. Corrosion will accelerate wear of the ball, possibly resulting in the ball joint separating from the socket, causing loss of steering and an increased risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Draglink Ball Socket Boot Damage
  • 2012-2016 VAH
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Model numbers
2016 VAH
UPCs

What you should do

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1503.

View the official CPSC notice