The 2014 Volvo VAH has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a steering drag link whose ball joint can corrode, separate, and cause a complete loss of steering control.
The drag link ball socket has a protective boot that can be damaged by the angle of the ball stud, allowing dirt and moisture in. Once corrosion takes hold, the ball joint wears rapidly and can pull free of the socket entirely, leaving the driver with no ability to steer the truck. On the tire side, certain operating conditions including high speeds, heavy loads, and hot road surfaces can cause premature tire failure, raising the risk of a crash. There is also a seatbelt buckle concern: when the release button is pressed, the latch plate can remain partially engaged with the buckle rather than fully releasing, making the belt hard to undo in an emergency and slowing a driver's ability to exit the cab quickly.
At a glance
What can fail
The drag link ball socket boot can be damaged by the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot lets contaminants enter and corrode the ball socket.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the drag link with one that has improved geometry to prevent boot damage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Tires may fail prematurely when the truck operates at high speeds, carries heavy loads, or experiences high road temperatures.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the tires and adjust the road speed limiter at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt buckle may not fully release when the button is pressed, causing the latch plate to partially jam in the buckle and making the seat belt difficult to unfasten.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
