VOLVO ACL 1997: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : VOLVO | Model : ACL | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1997-09-09 - 1998-10-09 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V297000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-11-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-11-17 | Date Added to Database: 1998-11-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | ||
| 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:
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 | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586.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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