NHTSARecalled Jun 27, 2016 · #16V467000
Front Steer Axle may Fracture
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Front Steer Axle may Fracture
- 2013 VNM and VNL
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Model numbers
- 2013 VNM
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.