VOLVO FE 1996: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V038000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | FE | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-02-27 | 1996-02-22 | 1996-02-28 |
Production Dates: 1995-08-01 - 1996-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1303
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES BUILT WITH A VOLVO 5.7 "12,500 LBS" FRONT STEERING AXLE. DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT, THE FRONT STEERING AXLE KING PINS COULD HAVE BROKEN DURING ASSEMBLY. CONTINUED OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WITH A BROKEN KING PIN COULD ALLOW THE PIN TO WORK LOOSE.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE ERRATIC STEERING RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR A BROKEN KING PIN AND REPLACE THE KING PINS IF BROKEN.
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 TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
