NHTSA vehicle safety data
1999 Volvo VHD Recalls & Complaints
The 1999 Volvo VHD has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 23, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 Volvo VHD. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Volvo VHD. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
VOLVO TRUCKS/ARVINMERITOR/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (20EDL)
NHTSA #02V037005 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported August 15, 2002 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Potentially affected: 19,915 vehicles
Owners notified July 25, 2002 · Vehicles built June 14, 1999 – August 31, 2000 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON SOME HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS, THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
Safety consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERSEDES NHTSA CAMPAIGN NOS. 01V-139.001 AND 02V-037.002. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2002. 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.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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