SteeringRecall 16V-467 · Volvo vehicles
Volvo Trucks North America recall 16V-467 covers 129 Volvo vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V467000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.