NHTSARecalled Feb 26, 1980 · #80V021000
STEERING:COLUMN SHAFT UPPER
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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OPERATION UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS OF HIGH HUMIDITY, SALT AND DIRT CAN CAUSE RUSTING OF THE SPLINED SECTION OF THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT. THIS CAUSES INCREASED STRESSES BETWEEN THE STEERING COLUMN UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTION AND THE INPUT SHAFT OF THE STEERING GEAR. CONTINUED OPERATION UNDER THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN UNACCEPTABLE MOTION OF THE LINKAGES.
Product details
- Product
- STEERING:COLUMN SHAFT UPPER
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH A GREASE FITTING ON THE SPLINED SECTION OF THE UPPER SIDE OF THE UNIVERSAL JOINT.