IC FE 1995: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
| Make : IC | Model : FE | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1995-03-01 - 1995-04-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V119000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-06-14 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-06-07 | Date Added to Database: 1995-06-14 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 175 | ||
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Summary:
TWO BOLTS ATTACHING THE UPPER STEERING ARM TO THE FRONT STEERING AXLE WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY. |
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Consequence:
THE BOLTS COULD LOOSEN INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BOLTS AND TIGHTEN TO PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES; ARM.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 REASONABLE TIME,SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY DUTY TRUCK 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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