VOLVO AUTOCAR 1982: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| Make : VOLVO | Model : AUTOCAR | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 1981-11-01 - 1982-05-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 82V102000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1982-10-29 | Date Received by ODI: 1982-10-14 | Date Added to Database: 1982-10-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 377 | ||
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Summary:
THE FRONT AXLE DRAG LINK CLAMP ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED ON THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN BOLTS WHICH HAVE QUENCH CRACKS AND ARE SUBJECT TO FAILURE. FAILURE OF THE BOLT WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CLAMPING ACTION AND CONTINUED OPERATION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT AND DRAG LINK. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE BOLTS IN THE DRAG LINK CLAMP ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; DRAG LINK CLAMP BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS FAILURE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND MAYCAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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