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NHTSA Recall 01V092000: Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 941 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Volvo Vhd.

941
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2001
owners notified (March 27)
NHTSA campaign01V092000
ComponentSTEERING › GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Report receivedMarch 20, 2001
Owner notificationMarch 27, 2001
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty, axle back model vehicles. The design of the lower steering column shaft universal joint boot could allow the boot to get entangled in the universal joint.

Safety risk

This can cause increased steering effort, creating a potential for steering lock-up.

Remedy

Owners will be advised to remove the universal joint boot per instructions. If an owner chooses, a volvo truck dealer can perform the remedy for them. Owner notification began march 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 01V092000

Make and modelModel years
Volvo Vhd2000, 2001

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.