VOLVO 244 1992: SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V134000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | 244 | 1992 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1992-10-01 | 1992-09-20 | 1992-09-29 |
Production Dates: 1992-02-01 - 1992-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7526
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
A NUT WHICH JOINS THE WHEEL SPINDLE AND A BALL JOINT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED.
THE BALL JOINT AND THE SUSPENSION STRUT CAN ULTIMATELYSEPARATE FROM EACH OTHER. THE WHEEL WILL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CAR, BUT LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WILL RESULT.
INSPECT THE FRONT SUSPENSION FOR PROPER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT AND REPLACE THE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY IF IT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
