Make : VOLVO | Model : WX | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19990104 - 19990127 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V054000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19990319 | Date Received by ODI: 19990316 | Date Added to Database: 19990323 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX9901 | ||
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 63 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING SLIP SHAFT CONNECTING THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT MIGHT BE TOO LONG. |
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Consequence:
THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT COULD CRACK INCREASING THE RISK FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SLIP SHAFTS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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