NHTSARecalled Feb 22, 1996 · #96V038000
VOLVO TRUCK/STEERING:LINKAGES
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES BUILT WITH A VOLVO 5.7 (12,500 LBS) FRONT STEERING AXLE. DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT, THE FRONT STEERING AXLE KING PINS COULD HAVE BROKEN DURING ASSEMBLY. CONTINUED OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WITH A BROKEN KING PIN COULD ALLOW THE PIN TO WORK LOOSE. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE ERRATIC STEERING RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Product details
- Product
- VOLVO TRUCK/STEERING:LINKAGES
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR A BROKEN KING PIN AND REPLACE THE KING PINS IF BROKEN.