Volvo VNX, VNM +1 more: Steering

Affects Volvo VNX, VNM, VNL · 2016–2017 — about 18K vehicles.

The hazard

Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.

What to do

Volvo is strongly recommending that the affected vehicles not be driven until the interim remedy is applied. An interim notice was sent to Volvo owners on March 16, 2016, and an interim repair is available now. A second notice was mailed on May 13, 2016. The final remedy is now available. Both remedies are free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 opt #1. Volvo's recall numbers for this campaign are RVXX1602 and RVXX1603. This recall supersedes safety recall 15V-786.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational