Driveline: driveshaftRecall 04V-405 · 2004 Volvo VN

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 04V-405 covers 4,032 2004 Volvo VN for a driveline: driveshaft problem, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4,0321 model

ReportedAug 12, 2004Owners notified Oct 1, 2004

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V405000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT TO THE YOKE AT THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.

The risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN THE DRIVE SHAFT COMING LOOSE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND INSTALL REMOVING NEW BOLTS, INSPECT FOR CROSS-THREADED BOLTS, AND REPLACE THE YOKE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

VOLVO TRUCK RECALL NO. RVXX0404. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Volvo VN2004

Built from February 2, 2004 to June 30, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.