Make : VOLVO Model : WHL 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.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
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.
Consequence:
      THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE ERRATIC STEERING RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR A BROKEN KING PIN AND REPLACE THE KING PINS IF BROKEN.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).



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