DEFECT #1 - STEERING: GEAR BOX: SHAFT SECTOR

Description
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with dana steering shafts, there is a potential that the steering shaft pinch bolt hole may be incorrectly located.  The pinch bolt fits into a groove in the steering gear input shaft to ensure that the steering shaft does not separate from the steering gear if the pinch bolt comes loose.

Consequence
This could potentially lead to steering shaft separation resulting in loss of control of the vehicle if the pinch bolt were to come loose increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and replace it as required free of charge.  The recall began on august 28, 006.  Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Notes
Volvo trucks recall no.  Rvxx0602.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Description
On certain heavy duty trucks, the circuit protection (i.e.  Automatic circuit breakers) used to protect the vehicle lighting system may not provide adequate protection.

Consequence
If a short circuit occurs and is left untreated, components and wiring may be subject to overheating which could possibly result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the circuit breakers with fuses.  The recall began on february 25, 2008.  Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Notes
Volvo trucks recall no.  Rvxx0707.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: MOTOR

Description
Volvo trucks is recalling 127,764 my 2001-2008 vhd, vnl, vnm, and my 2005-2008 vt trucks.  A seal may fail allowing water and contaminants to seep into the windshield wiper motor.  

Consequence
If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action
Volvo will replace the wiper motor free of charge.  Since this recall involves a large number of vehicles, volvo will release the recall in stages as parts are received.  Priority will be given to the vehicles located in the regions/states that have a corrosive environment.  The recall is expected to begin on or before september 15, 2009.  Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Notes
Volvo trucks recall no.  Rvxx0902.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov>safercar.gov .

DEFECT #4 - STEERING

Description
On certain trucks, the nut used to retain the steering shaft may or may not be a lock nut that has the locking feature.  A lock nut is required to provide additional resistance to ensure that the nut does not come loose.  

Consequence
If the nut were to come loose, the steering shaft could potentially separate resulting in loss of steering control which could cause a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the steering shaft pinch bolts and locknuts free of charge.  The recall began on august 24, 2007.  Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.  

Notes
Volvo recall no.  Rvxx0702.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Description
On certain trucks, an unprotected lead in the thermoswitch of the heater may make contact with another post possibly creating a short circuit, which can result in continuous operation of the heating element.

Consequence
If the condition exists and the key is left on without fuel in the filter, the heating element may heat to a point where a flame becomes present at the tip of the element which could result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the thermoswitch and will replace it if necessary.  The recall began on september 10, 2007.  Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Notes
Volvo truck recall no.  Rvxx0703.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #6 - TRAILER HITCHES: FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Description
On certain trucks equipped with a saf holland simplex fifth wheel, the lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened.  An over tightened pivot bolt can distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve, which may prevent the fifth wheel latch jaw from closing and latching securely around the trailer king pin.

Consequence
There is a possibility that the pivot bolt can become loose without the driver's knowledge.  When this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge.  The recall began on january 28, 2008.  Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Notes
Volvo trucks recall no.  Rvxx0705.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov.