NHTSA Recall 15V523000: Connection (steering)
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,319 vehicles. It affects 2012–2016 Volvo Vah.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V523000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX1503 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › DRAG › LINK › CONNECTION |
| Report received | August 17, 2015 |
| Owner notification | October 13, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured January 31, 2011, to June 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. In the affected trucks, the draglink ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot may allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball socket.
Safety risk
Corrosion will accelerate wear of the ball, possibly resulting in the ball joint separating from the socket, causing loss of steering and an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1503.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V523000
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.