Volvo Acl (1999) – 01V139001

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Class 8 Vehicles Equipped With ARVInmeritor Axle Assemblies Which May Have Been Manufactured With TRW Model 20Edl Ball Sockets. The Tie Rod Ball-Socket Bearings Have A Below Specification Case Depth And/Or Hardness Which Can Lead To Premature Wear Out Of The Socket In Some Applications.

Make Of Vehicle

VOLVO

Model Of Vehicle

ACL

Year

1999

Recall Campaign Number

01V139001

Component Description

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Effect Of Defect

If This Condition Occurs, The Driver Can Lose Steering Control, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace The Ball Socket Assemblies. The Campaign Has Been Superceded By Recall No. 02V037002. Owner Notification Began November 17, 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 Trucks At 1-800-528-6586.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Volvo Trucks North America Inc

Start Of Manufacture

19990705

End Of Manufacture

19991020

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

13373

Date Owners Notified

20001017

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Volvo Trucks North America

Date Report Received

20001120

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard