Steering Defect Prompts Volvo Truck Recall
A truck recall of more than 63,000 Volvo semi tractor trailer trucks has been announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These Volvo VNL and VNM trucks are being recalled because a defect relating to the drag link and ball socket could cause complete loss of steering control to the driver, posing a serious risk of a semi truck or tractor trailer accident.
The recalled Volvo truck defect models include 2001 through 2006 vehicles. Volvo dealers will make necessary repairs and inspections for the ball sockets and drag link. Owners may also contact Volvo.
Semi Truck Accident Liability: Defective Parts
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is the government agency that regulates the commercial trucking industry. Part of these regulations include laws that deal with the working order of truck parts, including brakes, tires, etc. Drivers, trucking companies and manufacturers are required by law to take certain steps to ensure the good working order of commercial trucks so they don’t jeopardize the safety of public roadways for other motorists.
If a semi truck or tractor trailer accident should occur due to a defective truck part, victims of that accident could bring a truck accident lawsuit against the trucking company, the driver, the manufacturer, and potentially others.
