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 The Campaign Has Been Superceded By Recall No. 02V037002.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