Vehicle recall 01V092000 · March 20, 2001
2000-2001 Volvo VHD
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty, axle back model vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty, axle back model vehicles. The design of the lower steering column shaft universal joint boot could allow the boot to get entangled in the universal joint.
- Consequence
- This can cause increased steering effort, creating a potential for steering lock-up.
- Remedy
- Owners will be advised to remove the universal joint boot per instructions. If an owner chooses, a Volvo truck dealer can perform the remedy for them. Owner notification began March 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 01V092000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 20, 2001
- Filed by
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Owner notification
- March 27, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 941
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
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