| Make : VOLVO | Model : WG | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19970909 - 19981009 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V297000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19981130 | Date Received by ODI: 19981117 | Date Added to Database: 19981124 |
| 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: 25 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A FAL 8.0 FRONT STEER AXLE. THE UPPER STEERING ARM CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER STEERING ARM AND REPLACE IT, IF REQUIRED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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