Defect Description For Recall
On Some 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
2000
Recall Campaign Number
02V037005
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. This Campaign Supersedes Nhtsa Campaign Nos. 01V-139.001 And 02V-037.002. Owner Notification Began July 25, 2002. 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
19990614
End Of Manufacture
20000831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
19915
Date Owners Notified
20020725
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
20020815