Make : VOLVO Model : ACL Year : 1998
Build Dates : 19970909 - 19981009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V297000
Date Owner's Notified: 19981130 Date Received by ODI: 19981117 Date Added to Databse: 19981124
Manufacturer's Involved: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 25
Summary:
      VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A FAL 8.0 FRONT STEER AXLE. THE UPPER STEERING ARM CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence:
      THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER STEERING ARM AND REPLACE IT, IF REQUIRED.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
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