Steering
- Component
- Steering
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Bus Corporation
- Vehicles affected
- 10
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-07-09
- Owners notified
- 2024-07-18
Defect description
Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo Bus) is recalling certain 2024 Volvo 9700 vehicles. The castellated nuts securing the steering gear link rod to the steering arm and/or the pitman arm may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.
Safety risk
A loose steering gear link rod can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Prevost will tighten the castellated nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Bus customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo Bus' number for this recall is SR24-84.