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JUNE 2010 --
Volvo Trucks is recalling
certain model year 2001-2006
VNL and VNM trucks
manufactured with a TRW
sealed drag links. Certain
factors can exist, which if
left untreated may result in
a ball socket separation.
Ball socket separation at
the drag link results in
complete loss of steering,
and therefore can result in
a vehicle crash. Dealers
will inspect and repair the
ball socket or the drag link
as required if necessary.
The safety recall is
expected to begin on or
before August 15, 2010.
10V-282
MAY
2009 -- Volvo Trucks is recalling
127,764 MY 2001-2008 VHD,
VNL, VNM, and MY 2005-2008
VT trucks. A seal may fail
allowing water and
contaminants to seep into
the windshield wiper motor.
If this happens a short
circuit may occur, which
over time could possibly
lead to a vehicle fire.
Volvo has not yet provided a
remedy plan including when
repair parts will be
available. Volvo will notify
owners of precautions to
take until repairs can be
made about June 15, 2009.
Owners may contact Volvo
Trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
09V-173
JANUARY 2009 --
Volvo Trucks is recalling
366 MY 2006-2009 VNL trucks
equipped with super single
tires, Bendix brake cam
tubes, and Volvo air
suspension. The vibration
frequency from the
suspension with super single
tires may result in a
fatigue crack of the
mounting brackets for the
brake cam tube. If left
untreated, the crack can
propagate and cause failure
of the brake cam tube
support bracket(s), which
can result in loss of
brakesat the corresponding
wheel end. Dealers will add
a support bracket to the
brake cam tube. The recall
isexpected to begin on or
about March 23, 2009. Owners
may contact Volvo Trucks at
1-800-528-6586.
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