VOLVO 2010 VOLVO VT Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2010 VOLVO VT
Brand
VOLVO
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2010
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2010 VOLVO VT 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 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that 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 replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall 15V-651.
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