| Make : VOLVO | Model : VN | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20040202 - 20040630 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V405000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20041001 | Date Received by ODI: 20040812 | Date Added to Database: 20040819 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0404 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 4032 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT TO THE YOKE AT THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE DRIVE SHAFT COMING LOOSE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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