WHITE GMC WXLL 1994: STEERING:LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V038000

Make Model Year
WHITE GMC WXLL 1994
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL SOCKET TO FATIGUE, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Notes

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.