The 2008 Volvo VNM has 3 recalls, the most serious being a steering gear that can detach from the frame, causing a complete loss of steering control and raising the risk of a crash.
The steering gear mounting bolts may not have been tightened to the required torque at the factory, which allows them to work loose over time and eventually fall out entirely. When that happens, the steering gear loses its connection to the frame and the driver loses the ability to steer the truck. There is also a separate concern with the hood: the restraint cylinder that holds the hood open does not provide enough resistance to control hood movement, and the cylinder can separate from its mount. This leaves the hood without any support when it is raised, meaning it can fall unexpectedly or swing freely during routine maintenance.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the steering gear to the frame may not be tightened to the proper specification, potentially causing the steering gear to loosen.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the bolts to the correct specification at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the steering gear to the frame may not be tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and potentially fall out, which could cause loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the bolts to the manufacturer's specifications.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The hood restraint cylinder lacks sufficient dampening to properly hold the hood in place.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the hood restraint cylinders at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
