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Volvo VNM 2008 Recalls

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STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

on certain trucks, the bolts that attach the steering gear to the frame may not have been tightened to the specified torque.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

on certain heavy duty trucks, the circuit protection (i.e. automatic circuit breakers) used to protect the vehicle lighting system may not provide adequate protection.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

on certain trucks, an unprotected lead in the thermoswitch of the heater may make contact with another post possibly creating a short circuit, which can result in continuous operation of the heating element.

TRAILER HITCHES : FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

on certain trucks equipped with a saf holland simplex fifth wheel, the lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened. an over tightened pivot bolt can distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve, which may prevent the fifth wheel latch jaw from closing and latching securely around the trailer king pin.

STEERING

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.

STRUCTURE : BODY : HOOD : HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

on certain trucks, the hood restraint cylinder does not contain enough dampening to adequately restrain the hood.

POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY

on certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.

See 1 Consumer Complaint for Volvo VNM 2008