WHITE GMC ACLFF 1993: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V038000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WHITE GMC | ACLFF | 1993 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-03-21 | 1995-02-28 | 1995-03-01 |
Production Dates: 1993-10-01 - 1995-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1157
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE WRONG BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY WAS USED TO ATTACH THE STEERING ARMS TO BOTH THE STEERING DRAG LINK AND THE STEERING RAM ASSIST CYLINDER, RESULTING IN A BINDING CONDITION.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL SOCKET TO FATIGUE, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY 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 FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT VOLVO GM AT 1-910-279-2000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
