VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2000-08-24.
Recall campaignNHTSA 00V238000
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint
Component
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Vehicles affected
49,488
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-24
Owners notified
2000-09-18
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OVER TIME, THE BALL JOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT WHEEL KING PIN AND THE SUSPENSION LINK ARM, CAN EXPERIENCE INCREASED LOOSENESS.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT THE BALL JOINT'S DURABILITY AND PERFORMANCE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS.
Notes
VOLVO RECALL NO. 99.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.