NHTSA Recall 02V156000: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,313 vehicles. It affects 2000–2002 Volvo Vhd.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V156000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Report received | June 13, 2002 |
| Owner notification | June 25, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy duty class 8 axle back vehicles, the telescoping steering shaft in some driving situations could bottom out and side load the steering gear input shaft whenever the adjustable steering column is adjusted to the lower position.
Safety risk
Over time, this condition could damage the steering gear input shaft resulting in loss of vehicle control and a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a re-designed steering shaft, which will not bottom out during vehicle operation regardless of where the adjustable steering column is positioned. Owner notification began june 25, 2002. 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 02V156000
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.