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NHTSA Recall 16V467000: Suspension: front and steering

Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 129 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volvo Vnl.

129
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2016
owners notified (August 1)
NHTSA campaign16V467000
Manufacturer campaignRVXX1605
ComponentsSUSPENSION › FRONT; STEERING
Report receivedJune 27, 2016
Owner notificationAugust 1, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Volvo Trucks North America, (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013 VNM and VNL trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to May 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain Meritor FF967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated.

Safety risk

The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code serial numbers. The affected axles will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1605.

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 16V467000

Make and modelModel years
Volvo Vnl2013
Volvo Vnm2013

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.