Recall 01V092000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 01V092000. Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION). 941 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR STEERING LOCK-UP.
Defect Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY, AXLE BACK MODEL VEHICLES. THE DESIGN OF THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT BOOT COULD ALLOW THE BOOT TO GET ENTANGLED IN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO REMOVE THE UNIVERSAL JOINT BOOT PER INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER CHOOSES, A VOLVO TRUCK DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VHD | 2000 | Check VINs |
| VOLVO | VHD | 2001 | Check VINs |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching VOLVO from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V186000 | Mar 25, 2026 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 222 |
| 26V184000 | Mar 25, 2026 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 115 |
| 26V136000 | Mar 11, 2026 | VOLVO CAR USA, LLC | SEAT BELTS | 1,584 |
| 26V103000 | Feb 20, 2026 | VOLVO CAR USA, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 189 |
| 26V076000 | Feb 10, 2026 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | PARKING BRAKE | 800 |
| 26V072000 | Feb 6, 2026 | VOLVO CAR USA, LLC | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2,758 |
| 26V001000 | Jan 2, 2026 | VOLVO CAR USA, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 40 |
| 25V908000 | Dec 23, 2025 | VOLVO CAR USA, LLC | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | 413,151 |
| 25V818000 | Nov 25, 2025 | VOLVO CAR USA, LLC | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 3 |
| 25V802000 | Nov 20, 2025 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 1,859 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.