VOLVO WX 1999: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V054000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | WX | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-03-19 | 1999-03-16 | 1999-03-23 |
Production Dates: 1999-01-04 - 1999-01-27
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX9901
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 63
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING SLIP SHAFT CONNECTING THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT MIGHT BE TOO LONG.
THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT COULD CRACK INCREASING THE RISK FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SLIP SHAFTS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 1999.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 TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
