NHTSA Recall 07V323000: Steering
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,102 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Volvo Vhd.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V323000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX0702 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received | July 24, 2007 |
| Owner notification | August 24, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the nut were to come loose, the steering shaft could potentially separate resulting in loss of steering control which could cause a crash.
Remedy
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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V323000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo Vhd | 2007, 2008 |
| Volvo Vnl | 2007, 2008 |
| Volvo Vnm | 2007, 2008 |
| Volvo Vt | 2007, 2008 |
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.