1995 Volvo WXR Recall
Suspension
Issued August 12, 1995 · Manufacturer: VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
- Affected model years
- 1995
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Vehicles affected
- 120
- Report received
- August 12, 1995
Summary
THE TILT CAB, WHEN RAISED TO ITS FULLEST UP POSITION, CAN CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO BIND AGAINST THE STEERING GEAR.
Consequence
IF THE CONTACT IS SEVERE ENOUGH, THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT COULD CRACK RESULTING IN POTENTIAL FAILURE FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SLIP SHAFT AND THE STEERING GEAR.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING; GEAR BOX. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION AT 1-910-393-2000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.