Volvo Recall 16V735000: Suspension, Front, Control Arm, Upper Ball Joint

NHTSA recall 16V735000 · announced October 13, 2016 · filed by Volvo Trucks North America · 4,177 units affected

The problem

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 VHD trucks manufactured from April 7, 2008, through December 9, 2015, equipped with USK non-greasable drag links. The ball joint seals may be compromised, which can allow water and other contaminants to enter the ball joints.

The risk

If water and contaminants enter the ball joint, corrosion can occur and lead to accelerated wear, which over time can result in failure of the ball joint, possibly resulting in complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1606.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2009 Volvo Vhd
• 2010 Volvo Vhd
• 2011 Volvo Vhd
• 2012 Volvo Vhd
• 2013 Volvo Vhd
• 2014 Volvo Vhd
• 2015 Volvo Vhd
• 2016 Volvo Vhd

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.