NHTSAGeneral Alert
Volvo Bus Corporation - Steering Gear Link Rod Improperly Tightened
Published: July 9, 2024Recall ID: 24V524000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loose steering gear link rod can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2024 Volvo 9700 vehicles. The castellated nuts securing the steering gear link rod to the steering arm and/or the pitman arm may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.
Affected Products
Steering Gear Link Rod Improperly Tightened
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Steering Gear Link Rod Improperly Tightened |
| Nhtsa id | 24V524000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V524000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Bus Corporation |
| Defect summary | Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2024 Volvo 9700 vehicles. The castellated nuts securing the steering gear link rod to the steering arm and/or the pitman arm may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen. |
| Completion rate | 90.00 |
| Corrective action | Prevost will tighten the castellated nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR24-84. |
| Consequence summary | A loose steering gear link rod can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SR24-84 |
| Potentially affected | 10 |
| Report received date | 2024-07-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |