VOLVO WIM 1994: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
| Make : VOLVO | Model : WIM | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 1993-03-01 - 1994-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V038000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-03-16 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-02-23 | Date Added to Database: 1994-03-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America | ||
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| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3768 | ||
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Summary:
THE BRACKETS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO THE CAB STRUCTURE CRACKS AT THE "V" NOTCH IN THE BRACKET. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE BRACKET MAY CAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO FALL, WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
VOLVO GM WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT BRACKETS WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED BRACKET. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING; WHEEL AND COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 TRUCKS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT VOLVO GM 'WHITEGMC' SERVICE CENTER AT 1-919-279-2000. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393. |
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