Vehicle recall 04V078000 · February 13, 2004
2003 Volvo VHD
On certain heavy-duty class 8 trucks, the pinch bolt attaching the steering drag link to the pitman arm may not have been sufficiently tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain heavy-duty class 8 trucks, the pinch bolt attaching the steering drag link to the pitman arm may not have been sufficiently tightened.
- Consequence
- The bolt could loosen allowing the drag link and pitman arm to separate, resulting in uncontrollable steering which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new pinch bolt and tighten to the required torque. Owner notification is expected to begin during March 2004. 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
- Volvo truck recall no. RVXX0401.CUSTOMER'S can 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
- 04V078000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 13, 2004
- Filed by
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX0401
- Owner notification
- March 2, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 92
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
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