| Make : VOLVO | Model : S80 | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20030331 - 20031006 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V029000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040216 | Date Received by ODI: 20040116 | Date Added to Database: 20040121 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R133 | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 29986 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY AND, AS A RESULT, THE STUD AND NUT THAT SECURE THE ARM TO THE SPINDLE MAY LOSE THEIR INITIAL AXIAL TENSION. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE STEERING MAY BECOME LESS RESPONSIVE AND THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE STEERING WHEEL PLAY. |
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Consequence:
THIS DRIVING CONDITION COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SEPARATION BETWEEN THE FRONT CONTROL ARM AND THE SPINDLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TYPE OF NUT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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