Vehicle recall 82V015000 · February 23, 1982
1979-1981 Volvo Volvo Truck
Some of the involved vehicles may be susceptible to extensive rusting of the splined section of the lower steering shaft.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Some of the involved vehicles may be susceptible to extensive rusting of the splined section of the lower steering shaft. This could prevent the splined shaft from moving into the sleeve. If this occurs, excessive stress is applied between the joint connection and input shaft, causing unacceptable motion of the universal joint connection.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and replace the existing column with a newly designed column or will invert the existing column to locate the splined section inside the cab, at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks, heavy.system: steering; lower steering shaft.consequences of defect: this may lead to a loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V015000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 23, 1982
- Filed by
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Owner notification
- May 26, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 449
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo Truck (1979-1981): 1981, 1980, 1979
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