VOLVO V70 2004: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V029000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | V70 | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-02-16 | 2004-01-16 | 2004-01-21 |
Production Dates: 2003-03-31 - 2003-10-06
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R133
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 29986
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY AND, AS A RESULT, THE STUD AND NUT THAT SECURE THE ARM TO THE SPINDLE MAY LOSE THEIR INITIAL AXIAL TENSION. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE STEERING MAY BECOME LESS RESPONSIVE AND THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE STEERING WHEEL PLAY.
THIS DRIVING CONDITION COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SEPARATION BETWEEN THE FRONT CONTROL ARM AND THE SPINDLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TYPE OF NUT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
VOLVO RECALL NO. R133.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
