WHITE TRUCK UNSPECIFIED 1981: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V008000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WHITE TRUCK | UNSPECIFIED | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-04-23 | 1982-01-25 | 1982-02-01 |
Production Dates: 1980-12-01 - 1981-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 53
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FRONT AXLE STEERING ARMS INSTALLED ON THE SUSPECT VEHICLES ARE OF A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT CONFIGURATION THAN THOSE DESIGNED FOR THE APPLICATION. USE OF THE WRONG STEERING ARM PRESENTS THE POTENTIAL FOR IMPROPER STEERING ARM TO DRAG LINK ADJUSTMENT, WHICH MAY RESULT IN STEERING LOCK-UP DURING A FULL RIGHT TURN.
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE SUSPECT VEHICLES AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE STEERING ARMS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, HEAVY.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING LOCK-UP DURING OPERATION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
