AUTOCAR WX 1999: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : WX | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1999-01-04 - 1999-01-27 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V054000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-03-19 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-03-16 | Date Added to Database: 1999-03-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX9901 | ||
| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 63 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING SLIP SHAFT CONNECTING THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT MIGHT BE TOO LONG. |
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Consequence:
THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT COULD CRACK INCREASING THE RISK FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SLIP SHAFTS. |
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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 MARCH 19, 1999.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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