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Safety Recall RVXX1906 – Steering Gearbox Fastener Re-Torque – 2020 Volvo VNL & VNR

oemdtc November 14, 2019 Recalls Leave a Comment

October 24, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V756000

Steering Gear may Loosen

A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V756

Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America

Components STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,287

Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020 VNL and VNR vehicles equipped with HD94 Sheppard gear variants. The steering gear mounting fasteners may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the steering gear to loosen.

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Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants – 2018-2020 Volvo 9700

oemdtc November 1, 2019 Recalls Leave a Comment

October 9, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V724000

Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants

In the event of a crash, a passenger that does not remain properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V724

Manufacturer Volvo Bus Corporation

Components SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 34

Summary

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Volvo 9700 vehicles. The passenger seat belt attachments may not be sufficient to anchor the seat belts and restrain the seat occupants in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”

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Safety Recall RVXX1905 – Meritor FF967 Front Axle – 2015 Volvo VNL

oemdtc September 8, 2019 Recalls Leave a Comment

August 21, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V617000

Axles May Fracture/Loss of Vehicle Control

Fracture of the axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V617

Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America

Components SUSPENSION

Potential Number of Units Affected 20

Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2015 VNL vehicles equipped with Meritor FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles. The axles missed the heat treating operation during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing the axle beams to fracture.

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