VOLVO STEERING SHAFT RECALL 2.0

Well said Scooter ; couldn't agree more.

 

I know how it works. I am going to submit my claims, wait for a response, and of not satisfied that it is fair, then I certainly will sue. I've been damaged as a result of their neglegence, and thats all I have to prove.

I don't understand how you could possibly say they had everything in place, when this issue in fact was made public back in November 2015, and they neglected to officially recall it for 4 months! The only thing they can relish in is that there were no serious tragedies that happened as a result, yet. But that doesn't go to their credit, it only underscores the seriousness of the nature of the problem and the lack of proactive preparedness on their part, hence neglect.

I am fair. I will give them first the opportunity to make whole, or as close to whole, as they can. But until the part is actually replaced, for me anyway, the danger still exists. And they'd #### well better be sure this "temp fix" works, because as of right now, they have compromised the public trust and the integrity of our safety. You may choose to give them a pass, but I am not as forgiving after realizing where I've been and something could have gone terribly wrong that could have cost me and the motoring public our lives.

 

At least they handeld it better then Ford did with the Pinto

 

I'm beginning to think you work for Volvo! If they had everything in place as you say, this #### would have been resolved IN NOVEMBER when they first discovered the problem!

And I am free to post where I so choose. Do you own this thread?

 

The one they issued in November was for it to be inspected and torque on the bolt checked. This got modified after they found a few with the roll pins missing. There was a few that failed after that inspection was done that prompted the single shaft version. Sadly the parts had to come from overseas is the delay. So that is why they have the temp fix to get everyone back on the road.

 

This is true. But the issue is for the same reasons, the shaft would come apart. But then why didn't they issue the second recall then when they realized it during the first recall, instead of waiting 4 months to replace them? They could have used that time to produce the single shafts. You cannot tell me they didn't suspect this would become an issue. At least then, when they issued the recall the aecond time, they had everything they needed to permanently fix the problem, not cost all this down time for just a temp fix, and then even more downtime for the permanent one! They don't get a pass from me, no excuse. They knew what they were up against.

 

Checked with my local dealer and still no parts available as of yesterday to replace with the single piece shaft.

I hate the idea of drilling out the old shaft as a temporary fix.....seems pretty chinsy and could weaken it considerably.

 

My dealer has the shaft, but not the boot and pin to install it, they have no idea when they will get them either.

They tried to install the temp fix on mine, but said they can't because it is out of spec, too loose. So I can't even have it temporarily fixed.

I called an attorney. They refused to help me get a rental. I can't pay a truck payment on top of a rental fee.