VOLVO F SERIES 1988: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : VOLVO | Model : F SERIES | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 1987-10-01 - 1988-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 89V009000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1989-02-07 | Date Received by ODI: 1989-01-24 | Date Added to Database: 1989-01-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 24454 | ||
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Summary:
BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE FRONT AXLE TRACK BAR BRACKET TO THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER MAY LOOSEN, ALLOWING THE FRONT WHEELS TO OSCILLATE WITH FRONT END SHIMMY. |
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Consequence:
SEVERE SHIMMY COULD DAMAGE STEERING LINKAGE OR STEERINGGEAR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL REDESIGNED FRONT AXLE TRACK BAR TO CROSSMEMBER BRACKET AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE CERTAIN STEERING COMPONENTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: F SUPER DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS. |
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