Volvo has issued an urgent recall affecting 2016 VNL, VNM, and VNX trucks manufactured after May 11, 2015.
According to the recall, which was listed on JUSTIA.com, the defect may lead to steering shafts separating and “causing a complete loss of steering.”
The recall summary can be seen below.
A user on the popular trucking community TheTruckersReport.com, posted the following warning:
I work at a Volvo dealership. This recall potentially affects all VN product and VNX as well. Guys, take this seriously! If your truck has one of these 2 piece steering shafts, there is the potential for total loss of steering control. Look under your hood. If your steering shaft is silver in colour, and has a joining collar about a foot down from the rubber boot near the firewall, you are affected. Park it, and call a wrecker to tow to the nearest dealer IMMEADIATLY!
The recall covers more than 11,000 vehicles. Volvo will repair the problem free of charge for affected vehicles. Owners can contact Volvo’s recall line at 1-877-800-4945 and use the recall code RVXX1512 in order to schedule an appointment.