NHTSA Recall 15V651000: Suspension: lower ball joint and suspension: upper ball joint
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14,934 vehicles. It affects 2009–2015 Volvo Vn.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V651000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX1508/RVXX1509 |
| Components | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT; SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › UPPER BALL JOINT |
| Report received | October 13, 2015 |
| Owner notification | March 1, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
Safety risk
Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Volvo issued an interim notification to owners on October 28, 2015. Replacement parts are now available. Notices to owners were mailed on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1. Volvo's number for the vehicle inspection is RVXX1508. Volvo's number for the replacement of drag links is RVXX1509.
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 15V651000
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.