The problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured January 31, 2011, to June 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. In the affected trucks, the draglink ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot may allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball socket.
The risk
Corrosion will accelerate wear of the ball, possibly resulting in the ball joint separating from the socket, causing loss of steering and an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1503.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 15V-523 (15V523000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | RVXX1503 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Component | Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection |
| Report date | August 17, 2015 |
| Owners notified | October 13, 2015 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,319 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 15V-523 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,319 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.