Vehicle recall 10V282000 · June 24, 2010
Volvo VNL and VNM
Certain factors can exist, which if left untreated may result in a ball socket separation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2001-2006 vnl and vnm trucks manufactured with a TRW sealed drag links. Certain factors can exist, which if left untreated may result in a ball socket separation.
- Consequence
- Ball socket separation at the drag link results in complete loss of steering, and therefore can result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the ball socket or the drag link as required if necessary. As parts are limited, Volvo trucks mailed an interim owner letter on September 2, 2010. The safety recall began on February 14, 2011. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes
- Volvo recall no. RVXX1003.OWNERS 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
- 10V282000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 24, 2010
- Filed by
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX1003
- Owner notification
- September 2, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 63,788
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
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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