Vehicle recall 07V323000 · July 24, 2007
Volvo VHD, VNL and 2 more models
On certain trucks, the nut used to retain the steering shaft may or may not be a lock nut that has the locking feature.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks, the nut used to retain the steering shaft may or may not be a lock nut that has the locking feature. A lock nut is required to provide additional resistance to ensure that the nut does not come loose.
- Consequence
- If the nut were to come loose, the steering shaft could potentially separate resulting in loss of steering control which could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering shaft pinch bolts and locknuts free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2007. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes
- Volvo recall no. RVXX0702.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
- 07V323000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 24, 2007
- Filed by
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX0702
- Owner notification
- August 24, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,102
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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