NHTSA Recall 04V078000: Shaft pitman (steering)
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 92 vehicles. It affects 2003 Volvo Vhd.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V078000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX0401 |
| Component | STEERING › GEAR BOX › SHAFT PITMAN |
| Report received | February 13, 2004 |
| Owner notification | March 2, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy-duty class 8 trucks, the pinch bolt attaching the steering drag link to the pitman arm may not have been sufficiently tightened.
Safety risk
The bolt could loosen allowing the drag link and pitman arm to separate, resulting in uncontrollable steering which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new pinch bolt and tighten to the required torque. Owner notification is expected to begin during march 2004. 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
Volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0401.customer's can 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 04V078000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo Vhd | 2003 |
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.