2016 VOLVO VNX; 2017 VOLVO VNM; 2017 VOLVO VNX; 2016 VOLVO VNM; 2016 VOLVO VNL; 2017 VOLVO VNL
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2016-2017 VNL, VNX, and VNM trucks manufactured between May 11, 2015, and April 18, 2016, due to a steering hazard. These trucks may have been built without a roll pin on the steering shafts, or the bolt connecting the upper and lower steering shafts may not have been properly tightened. If either condition occurs, the steering shaft can separate, resulting in complete loss of steering control and potential vehicle crashes.
Volvo is strongly recommending that affected vehicles not be driven until repairs are completed. An interim repair has been available since March 2016, and a final remedy is now available. Both repairs are provided free of charge. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 (option #1) and reference recall numbers RVXX1602 or RVXX1603 to arrange for the repair.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.
Volvo is strongly recommending that the affected vehicles not be driven until the interim remedy is applied. An interim notice was sent to Volvo owners on March 16, 2016, and an interim repair is available now. A second notice was mailed on May 13, 2016. The final remedy is now available. Both remedies are free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 opt #1. Volvo's recall numbers for this campaign are RVXX1602 and RVXX1603. This recall supersedes safety recall 15V-786.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 VNL, VNX, and VNM trucks manufactured from May 11, 2015, through April 18, 2016. The trucks may have been manufactured without a roll pin on the steering shafts. If the roll pin is missing, the lower steering shaft may disconnect from the junction block. Also, the bolt connecting the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may not have been properly tightened. Either condition can lead to separation of the steering shaft.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.