The 2006 Volvo VNL has 3 recalls, the most serious being a steering drag link where the ball socket can separate and cause complete loss of steering control. This recall only affects trucks built with TRW sealed drag links; when certain conditions develop in the joint, the ball socket can pull free entirely, leaving the driver with no ability to steer.
The two remaining recalls cover the same brake defect and should be treated as one issue: on trucks equipped with super single tires and Volvo air suspension, vibration from the suspension can cause fatigue cracks to develop in the mounting brackets that hold the brake cam tubes in place. Over time those cracks grow until the bracket fails, at which point the affected wheel end loses braking ability, reducing overall stopping power and raising the risk of a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The ball socket in the sealed drag link can separate due to certain conditions, affecting steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the ball socket or drag link as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The suspension's vibration with super single tires can cause the brake cam tube mounting brackets to develop fatigue cracks over time.
What the fix does
A support bracket will be added to the brake cam tube to prevent cracking.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On trucks with super single tires, suspension vibration can cause fatigue cracks in the brake cam tube mounting brackets. The cracks may grow and cause the bracket to fail, leading to loss of brakes at that wheel.
What the fix does
An additional support bracket will be installed on the brake cam tubes to reinforce them.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
