NHTSAGeneral Alert
Volvo Bus Corporation - Steering Gear Link Rod May Loosen and Detach
Published: February 8, 2024Recall ID: 24V083000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A detached link rod can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2024 Volvo 9700 vehicles. The castellated nut securing the steering gear link rod to the steering arm may be loose and allow the link rod to detach.
Affected Products
Steering Gear Link Rod May Loosen and Detach
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Steering Gear Link Rod May Loosen and Detach |
| Nhtsa id | 24V083000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V083000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Bus Corporation |
| Defect summary | Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2024 Volvo 9700 vehicles. The castellated nut securing the steering gear link rod to the steering arm may be loose and allow the link rod to detach. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Prevost will inspect and tighten the castellated nuts and install new cotter pins as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR24-82. |
| Consequence summary | A detached link rod can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SR24-82 |
| Potentially affected | 8 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-08T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |