MakesRankingsGuidesVIN Check

NHTSA Recall 04V405000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTAug 12, 2004· VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Summary

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT TO THE YOKE AT THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.

Consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN THE DRIVE SHAFT COMING LOOSE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND INSTALL REMOVING NEW BOLTS, INSPECT FOR CROSS-THREADED BOLTS, AND REPLACE THE YOKE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2004VolvoVN

Related Recalls

05V182000WHEELS
Apr 22, 2005
04V457000VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Sep 17, 2004
06V021000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jan 26, 2006
06V213000WHEELS
Jun 14, 2006
04V404000SEATS
Aug 12, 2004

Helpful Guides

What to Do When Your Car Is Recalled →Your Rights During a Recall Repair →Car Recall Lawsuits — When and How to Sue →