Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
ACL
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V038000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Cause Erratic Steering Resulting In Loss Of Steering Control Increasing The Potential For A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Vehicles For A Broken King Pin And Replace The King Pins If Broken.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19950801
End Of Manufacture
19960201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1303
Date Owners Notified
19960227
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
19960222