AUTOCAR WXR 1995: SUSPENSION
| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : WXR | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1995-05-01 - 1995-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V233000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-12-11 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-12-08 | Date Added to Database: 1995-12-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 120 | ||
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Summary:
THE TILT CAB, WHEN RAISED TO ITS FULLEST UP POSITION, CAN CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO BIND AGAINST THE STEERING GEAR. |
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Consequence:
IF THE CONTACT IS SEVERE ENOUGH, THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT COULD CRACK RESULTING IN POTENTIAL FAILURE FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SLIP SHAFT AND THE STEERING GEAR. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING; GEAR BOX.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION AT 1-910-393-2000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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