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NHTSARecalled Sep 20, 1992 · #92V134000

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

A NUT WHICH JOINS THE WHEEL SPINDLE AND A BALL JOINT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. THE BALL JOINT AND THE SUSPENSION STRUT CAN ULTIMATELYSEPARATE FROM EACH OTHER. THE WHEEL WILL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CAR, BUT LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WILL RESULT.

Product details

Product
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

INSPECT THE FRONT SUSPENSION FOR PROPER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT AND REPLACE THE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY IF IT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

View the official CPSC notice