| Make : VOLVO | Model : WXR | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19950501 - 19951101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V233000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19951211 | Date Received by ODI: 19951208 | Date Added to Database: 19951221 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 120 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE TILT CAB, WHEN RAISED TO ITS FULLEST UP POSITION, CAN CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO BIND AGAINST THE STEERING GEAR. |
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Consequence:
IF THE CONTACT IS SEVERE ENOUGH, THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT COULD CRACK RESULTING IN POTENTIAL FAILURE FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SLIP SHAFT AND THE STEERING GEAR. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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