VOLVO F SERIES 1979: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V074000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | F SERIES | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-09-15 | 1981-06-16 | 1981-06-19 |
Production Dates: 1978-09-01 - 1980-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 869
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE BOLTS FOR THE CLAMP ON THE DRAG LINK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE LOOSENESS CAN RESULT IN WEAR ON THE THREADED CONNECTION BETWEEN THE BALL JOINT AND THE DRAG LINK.
ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE CLAMPS BOLTS AND NUTS REPLACED AND TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. IF EXCESSIVE WEAR IS OBSERVED ON THE THREADED CONNECTION, THE ENTIRE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES, DRAG LINK CLAMP BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CAN HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON STEERING AND, INEXTREME CASES, STEERING CONTROL COULD BE LOST AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
