Recall
Volvo Vn — 04V405000
NHTSA ID
04V405000
Make
Volvo
Model
Vn
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2004-08-12
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Units Affected
4,032
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
RVXX0404
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.