Recall 92V079000 — STEERING:LINKAGES Defect in 1988-1992 VOLVO HEAVY TRUCK
RECALL This recall affects up to 9,434 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 92V079000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP |
| Vehicles Affected | 9,434 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1988 VOLVO HEAVY TRUCK, 1988 WHITE GMC HEAVY TRUCK, 1988 VOLVO FE SERIES, 1989 VOLVO HEAVY TRUCK, 1989 WHITE GMC HEAVY TRUCK, 1989 VOLVO FE SERIES, 1990 VOLVO HEAVY TRUCK, 1990 WHITE GMC HEAVY TRUCK, 1990 VOLVO FE SERIES, 1991 VOLVO FE SERIES, 1991 VOLVO HEAVY TRUCK, 1991 WHITE GMC HEAVY TRUCK, 1992 VOLVO HEAVY TRUCK, 1992 VOLVO FE SERIES, 1992 WHITE GMC HEAVY TRUCK
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Defect Description
VARIANCES IN THE LOCATION OF THE TIE ROD ARM BOLT HOLES AND STEER AXLE SPINDLE MOUNTING HOLES RESULT IN THE ATTACHING BOLTS BEING INCORRECTLY TORQUED. THIS CAUSES THE TIE ROD ATTACHING BOLTS TO FAIL RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD FROM THE STEERING AXLE SPINDLE.
Safety Consequence
THE TIE ROD SEPARATION RESULTS IN A LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE ATTACHING BOLTS, TIE ROD ARMS AND SPINDLES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE AFTER VEHICLE INSPECTION.
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