AUTOCAR WXR 1994: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : WXR | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 1993-10-01 - 1995-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V038000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-03-21 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-02-28 | Date Added to Database: 1995-03-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1157 | ||
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Summary:
THE WRONG BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY WAS USED TO ATTACH THE STEERING ARMS TO BOTH THE STEERING DRAG LINK AND THE STEERING RAM ASSIST CYLINDER, RESULTING IN A BINDING CONDITION. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL SOCKET TO FATIGUE, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT VOLVO GM AT 1-910-279-2000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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