VOLVO WXR 1995: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V233000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | WXR | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-12-11 | 1995-12-08 | 1995-12-21 |
Production Dates: 1995-05-01 - 1995-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 120
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE TILT CAB, WHEN RAISED TO ITS FULLEST UP POSITION, CAN CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO BIND AGAINST THE STEERING GEAR.
IF THE CONTACT IS SEVERE ENOUGH, THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT COULD CRACK RESULTING IN POTENTIAL FAILURE FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SLIP SHAFT AND THE STEERING GEAR.
SYSTEM: STEERING; GEAR BOX.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 REASONABLETIME, SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION AT 1-910-393-2000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
