AUTOCAR WX 1999: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : WX | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1999-07-05 - 1999-11-16 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V246306 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2000-11-13 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-10-24 | Date Added to Database: 2000-11-08 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0004 | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 730 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW 20-EDL BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET. THESE BEARINGS WERE PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 5 AND OCTOBER 3, 1999. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 13, 2000.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 TRUCKS 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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