NHTSA Recall 16V095000: Suspension: lower ball joint and suspension: upper ball joint
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,053 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Volvo Vnl.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V095000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX1601 |
| Components | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT; SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › UPPER BALL JOINT |
| Report received | February 19, 2016 |
| Owner notification | April 21, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that 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 replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall 15V-651.
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 16V095000
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.