The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Over time, the ball joint between the front wheel king pin and the suspension link arm, can experience increased looseness.
The risk
This condition could affect the ball joint's durability and performance.
The fix
Dealers will replace both front ball joints.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-238 (00V238000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 99 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| Component | Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint |
| Report date | August 24, 2000 |
| Owners notified | September 18, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 49,488 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the suspension
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-238 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace both front ball joints.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 49,488 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.