VOLVO XC90 2006: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V155000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | XC90 | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-06-23 | 2006-05-05 | 2006-05-09 |
Production Dates: 2005-05-03 - 2005-12-22
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R157
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 126743
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES,THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF THE CLAMPING FORCE AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT.
THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE THAT THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OUTER BALL JOINT TIE RODS WITH IMPROVED OUTER BALL JOINT TIE RODS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
VOLVO RECALL NO. R157.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
