Volvo VNL, VNM (2013): Suspension
Recall 16V467000 · Jun 27, 2016 · Volvo Trucks North America
129
vehicles affected
129
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V467000
- Date
- Jun 27, 2016
- Maker
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 129
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front; Steering
- Model years
- 2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V467000?
2 models: Volvo VNL (2013), Volvo VNM (2013), about 129 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V467000?
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.
What can happen?
The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.