VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1994-02-23.
Recall campaignNHTSA 94V038000
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Vehicles affected
3,768
Reported to NHTSA
1994-02-23
Owners notified
1994-03-16
Defect description
THE BRACKETS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO THE CAB STRUCTURE CRACKS AT THE "V" NOTCH IN THE BRACKET.
Safety risk
FAILURE OF THE BRACKET MAY CAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO FALL, WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
VOLVO GM WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT BRACKETS WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED BRACKET.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING; WHEEL AND COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 TRUCKS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT VOLVO GM (WHITEGMC) SERVICE CENTER AT 1-919-279-2000. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.
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.