VOLVO FE 1995: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V119000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | FE | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-06-14 | 1995-06-07 | 1995-06-14 |
Production Dates: 1995-03-01 - 1995-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 175
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
TWO BOLTS ATTACHING THE UPPER STEERING ARM TO THE FRONT STEERING AXLE WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY.
THE BOLTS COULD LOOSEN INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BOLTS AND TIGHTEN TO PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
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.
