Vehicle recall 06V155000 · May 5, 2006
2003-2006 Volvo XC90
On certain passenger vehicles,the outer tie rod ball joint can deform at high loads causing a loss of the clamping force and the nut may loosen, which may eventually lead to a…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles,the outer tie rod ball joint can deform at high loads causing a loss of the clamping force and the nut may loosen, which may eventually lead to a fatigue fracture of the outer tie rod ball joint.
- Consequence
- The driver may notice that the vehicle is difficult to maneuver increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the outer ball joint tie rods with improved outer ball joint tie rods free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
- Notes
- Volvo recall no. R157.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V155000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 5, 2006
- Filed by
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- R157
- Owner notification
- June 23, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 126,743
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo XC90 (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
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