Hewhoknowslittle Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Well, had the Volvo to another front end shop this week, got a 2nd opinion on what's going on. First they found a bad or just loose drag link. All spring bushings shot. Caster way off. Rear was out of align. one front tire need balanced by 24oz. Drove her home and took the long way with interstate and feels like they have found the fix, now need to make a long trip to make sure. Total cost was about 1,600.00 dollars but less than new tires without the fix. I will keep you all posted on my repairs. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 That drag link wasn't covered under the recall notice from a couple of years ago? Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewhoknowslittle Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 That drag link wasn't covered under the recall notice from a couple of years ago? Don't have any idea, but I will check it out. Thanks Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray.service Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 If it was replaced a Volvo dealer should be able to pull the record as only they did the replacements. Ray & Deb - Shelbi the Aussie & Lexington the cat2004 Volvo 630 500HP ISX "Bertha D" - 10 Speed-MaxBrake -ET hitch.SOLD2009 Designer 35RLSA SOLDFulltiming since '07 - stopped 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 The recall wasn't for all drag links, just a batch of them. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 The recall was for 63,000 2001-2006 VNL's. I got mine done Link to an article MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke-E Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 The recalled drag link was a non-greasable TRW part, and covered 2001-2006 trucks, so that wouldn't apply here. For everyone else, if you have grease fittings, you've either already had the recalled part replaced, or didn't have it. The recall started in 2011, so if your truck hasn't seen a dealer since then, it might be worth at least a look at the drag link. It doesn't look like the VIN lookup tool on NHTSA's site covers heavy trucks, so it won't be of much use. Looks like Phil is typing faster than I am (or got a head start)... 45' 2004 Showhauler -- VNL300, ISX, FreedomLine -- RVnerds.com -- where I've started to write about what I'm up to Headlight and Fog Light Upgrades http://deepspacelighting.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 IF you don't have the drag link replacement done yet - and you qualify.....go out of the way to get this done ASAP. If it goes on you, it will be an experience you will talk about forever. Assuming you survive. And I'm not kidding about that. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Jack, Outside calling the dealer, is there a website where entering your VIN will bring up any recalls? When I had extensive work done several years ago the dealer said I didn't fall under the recall but would like to check myself. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Carl, here are the recalls I found for your 2006 Most Recent Recalls For 2006 VOLVO VNL 2001-2006 VOLVO VNL STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTIONUnits affected: 63788 VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAReport Date: 2010-06-24 Summary: VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2006 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED WITH A TRW SEALED DRAG LINKS. CERTAIN FACTORS CAN EXIST, WHICH IF LEFT UNTREATED MAY RESULT IN A BALL SOCKET SEPARATION. 2001-2008 VOLVO VNL VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Units affected: 127764 VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAReport Date: 2009-05-21 Summary: VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING 127,764 MY 2001-2008 VHD, VNL, VNM, AND MY 2005-2008 VT TRUCKS. A SEAL MAY FAIL ALLOWING WATER AND CONTAMINANTS TO SEEP INTO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. 2006-2009 VOLVO VNL SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUnits affected: 366 VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAReport Date: 2009-01-27 Summary: VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING 366 MY 2006-2009 VNL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SUPER SINGLE TIRES, BENDIX BRAKE CAM TUBES, AND VOLVO AIR SUSPENSION. THE VIBRATION FREQUENCY FROM THE SUSPENSION WITH SUPER SINGLE TIRES MAY RESULT IN A FATIGUE CRACK OF THE MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR THE BRAKE CAM TUBE. 2003-2008 VOLVO VNL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSUnits affected: 104845 VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAReport Date: 2007-12-14 Summary: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION (I.E. AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS) USED TO PROTECT THE VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION. 2003-2006 VOLVO VNL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEMUnits affected: 33102 VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Report Date: 2006-01-26 Summary: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH D12D ENGINES, THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER INLET PIPES OR THE PIPES THAT CONNECT THE EGR VALVES TO THE COOLER MAY CRACK OR BREAK. 2003-2006 VOLVO VNL WHEELSUnits affected: 1376 VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Report Date: 2005-11-02 Summary: CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT STEER AXLE AIR SUSPENSION MAY DEVELOP A FRONT WHEEL WOBBLE WHEN THE TIRES BECOME WORN. 2004-2006 VOLVO VNL EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUnits affected: 958 VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Report Date: 2005-08-01 Summary: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE TIRE SIZE DESIGNATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS NOT SHOWN. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Thanks Phil 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunJuniper Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 my truck had the recall done to it. whats weird is mine is a 1998 (built late 1997)...... it was verified by my VIN with volvo and also checking the number on the draglink Fulltimer Class of 2007 1998 Volvo VNL64T610 Detroit Series 60 12.7 470HP/1650TQ Eaton 18spd 228"WB Tandem2006 40' ToyHauler 3 slides and a 14' Toybox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 The paperwork I received with our '98 610 shows that the drag link was replaced under warranty by Volvo. It was one of the questions I had when I purchased the truck. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyerjf Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Wow. Parts made with "permanent" lubrication failing in service. I put myself thru technical school replacing ball joints on early to late 60's Ford Falcons and Mustangs with no grease fittings that failed in less than 25,000 miles. Did hundreds of them with the alignment made great money And TRW made some of them. Don't these guys ever learn? Jeff Beyer temporarily retired from Trailer Transit 2000 Freightliner Argosy Cabover 2008 Work and Play 34FK Homebase NW Indiana, no longer full time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Jeff, .......right after you replaced the life-lubed ball joints the folks stopped by our shop and we popped in new zerk-fitted u-joints to replace the "no-lube-life-time joints ".......imagine a driveline running 2,000 to 3,000 all day long ..........never getting lubed......your right, they never learn. "Grumps"always said "clean grease and fresh oil is the best value in trucking"! 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorts Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 It's probably the money guys that control the lubed for life components content, not the engineers. If the parts supplier says that the part life under lab conditions will last the length of the warranty the cheap less expensive parts get installed at the factory. The repair service parts are manufactured to the suppliers engineer recommended specs with the grease fittings since they are usually parts that are common with other vehicles and machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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