Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 92V134000

Suspension: front

VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1992-09-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V134000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Vehicles affected
7,526
Reported to NHTSA
1992-09-20
Owners notified
1992-10-01

Defect description

A NUT WHICH JOINS THE WHEEL SPINDLE AND A BALL JOINT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Volvo 2441992
Volvo 2451992

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.