Recall campaign · NHTSA 95V038000

Steering: linkages

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1995-02-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V038000

Steering: linkages

Component: Steering: linkages
Manufacturer: VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Vehicles affected: 1,157
Reported to NHTSA: 1995-02-28
Owners notified: 1995-03-21

Defect description

THE WRONG BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY WAS USED TO ATTACH THE STEERING ARMS TO BOTH THE STEERING DRAG LINK AND THE STEERING RAM ASSIST CYLINDER, RESULTING IN A BINDING CONDITION.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL SOCKET TO FATIGUE, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY 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 FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT VOLVO GM AT 1-910-279-2000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Scope of coverage

27 model years across 9 models.

Model	Years on record
WHITE GMC Aclf	1995 1994 1993
WHITE GMC Aclff	1995 1994 1993
WHITE GMC Aclft	1995 1994 1993
WHITE GMC WCM	1995 1994 1993
WHITE GMC WHR	1995 1994 1993
WHITE GMC WIM	1995 1994 1993
WHITE GMC WX	1995 1994 1993
WHITE GMC WXLL	1995 1994 1993
WHITE GMC WXR	1995 1994 1993

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.