The problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
The risk
Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Volvo issued an interim notification to owners on October 28, 2015. Replacement parts are now available. Notices to owners were mailed on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1. Volvo's number for the vehicle inspection is RVXX1508. Volvo's number for the replacement of drag links is RVXX1509.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 15V-651 (15V651000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | RVXX1508/RVXX1509 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Component | Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint |
| Report date | October 13, 2015 |
| Owners notified | March 1, 2016 |
| Vehicles affected | 14,934 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Plus 2 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 15V-651 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Volvo issued an interim notification to owners on October 28, 2015. Replacement parts are now available.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 14,934 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.