NHTSA Recall # | 56593 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V405000 |
MFG Compaign # | RVXX0404 |
Manufacturer | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Supplier | VOLVO |
Brand | VOLVO |
Model | VN |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
Date of notification | 01/10/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 02/02/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/06/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 12/08/04 |
Report created | 19/08/04 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 4032 |
Defect summary | On certain trucks, the bolts that retain the universal joint to the yoke at the transmission may not be tightened correctly. |
Consequence summary | This can result in the drive shaft coming loose from the transmission, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will remove and install removing new bolts, inspect for cross-threaded bolts, and replace the yoke if necessary. The recall began october 1, 2004. Owners should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. |
Recall notes | Volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0404. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |