Make : VOLVO | Model : WCA | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19950801 - 19960201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V038000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960227 | Date Received by ODI: 19960222 | Date Added to Database: 19960228 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1303 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES BUILT WITH A VOLVO 5.7 (12,500 LBS) FRONT STEERING AXLE. DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT, THE FRONT STEERING AXLE KING PINS COULD HAVE BROKEN DURING ASSEMBLY. CONTINUED OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WITH A BROKEN KING PIN COULD ALLOW THE PIN TO WORK LOOSE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE ERRATIC STEERING RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR A BROKEN KING PIN AND REPLACE THE KING PINS IF BROKEN. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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