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NHTSARecalled Jun 16, 1981 · #81V074000

STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE BOLTS FOR THE CLAMP ON THE DRAG LINK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE LOOSENESS CAN RESULT IN WEAR ON THE THREADED CONNECTION BETWEEN THE BALL JOINT AND THE DRAG LINK.

Product details

Product
STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE CLAMPS BOLTS AND NUTS REPLACED AND TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. IF EXCESSIVE WEAR IS OBSERVED ON THE THREADED CONNECTION, THE ENTIRE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice