VOLVO 2009 VOLVO VN Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2009 VOLVO VN
Brand
VOLVO
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2009
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2009 VOLVO VN vehicles due to suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint issues. Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026