AMERITRANS 245 1992: SUSPENSION:FRONT
| Make : AMERITRANS | Model : 245 | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 1992-02-01 - 1992-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 92V134000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1992-10-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1992-09-20 | Date Added to Database: 1992-09-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 7526 | ||
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Summary:
A NUT WHICH JOINS THE WHEEL SPINDLE AND A BALL JOINT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. |
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Consequence:
THE BALL JOINT AND THE SUSPENSION STRUT CAN ULTIMATELYSEPARATE FROM EACH OTHER. THE WHEEL WILL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CAR, BUT LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WILL RESULT. |
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Remedy:
INSPECT THE FRONT SUSPENSION FOR PROPER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT AND REPLACE THE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY IF IT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
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