WHITE TRUCK UNSPECIFIED 1984: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V099000

Make Model Year
WHITE TRUCK UNSPECIFIED 1984
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1984-12-13 1984-08-29 1984-09-12

Production Dates: 1977-03-01 - 1984-06-01

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America

Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5739

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

STEERING GEAR MAY NOT BE SECURE BECAUSE OF A LOOSE BOLT ON STEERING GEAR BRACKET. BOLTS HOLD STEERING GEAR BRACKET TO CHASSIS.

Remedy

UPON INSPECTION, THE BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS WILL BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING GEAR BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SUDDEN ERRATIC STEERING MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY.